Somerset's Government and Policies (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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How old was Edward VI when he became king in 1547?
How old was Edward VI when he became king in 1547?
Nine years old
In which month and year did Henry VIII die?
In which month and year did Henry VIII die?
January 1547
What title did Edward Seymour gain when he took control of the Regency Council?
What title did Edward Seymour gain when he took control of the Regency Council?
Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector
How much had been spent on the Scottish war by 1547?
How much had been spent on the Scottish war by 1547?
Over £2 million
What did the 1549 Act of Uniformity require regarding communion?
What did the 1549 Act of Uniformity require regarding communion?
Both bread and wine offered to all
What was the main characteristic of Cranmer's Prayer Book?
What was the main characteristic of Cranmer's Prayer Book?
It was deliberately vague
How many infantry did Somerset use in his Scottish invasion?
How many infantry did Somerset use in his Scottish invasion?
16,000 infantry
How much did Somerset's foreign policy cost by 1549?
How much did Somerset's foreign policy cost by 1549?
£600,000
What was the main reason for implementing the Chantries Act?
What was the main reason for implementing the Chantries Act?
To raise money for the Scottish war
What nickname did Somerset gain from his economic policies?
What nickname did Somerset gain from his economic policies?
The Good Duke