Government Under Wolsey (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which year was Wolsey appointed Lord Chancellor?
In which year was Wolsey appointed Lord Chancellor?
1515
What was the primary purpose of the 1526 Eltham Ordinances?
What was the primary purpose of the 1526 Eltham Ordinances?
Reduce rivals' influence at court
Star Chamber cases increased yearly from approximately 12 to what number under Wolsey?
Star Chamber cases increased yearly from approximately 12 to what number under Wolsey?
120
Civil law was based on what principle?
Civil law was based on what principle?
Natural justice and evidence
The 1522 national survey was the first systematic investigation since which earlier survey?
The 1522 national survey was the first systematic investigation since which earlier survey?
Domesday Survey 1086
What fraction of goods did the laity pay under the Amicable Grant?
What fraction of goods did the laity pay under the Amicable Grant?
Between one-sixth and one-tenth
Which feature made the Court of Requests popular with poor people?
Which feature made the Court of Requests popular with poor people?
Low cost of bringing a case
What did 'enclosure' refer to?
What did 'enclosure' refer to?
Converting arable land to sheep pasture
How many parliamentary sessions were called under Wolsey?
How many parliamentary sessions were called under Wolsey?
Two
What did Wolsey do before Parliament regarding Hunne's Case?
What did Wolsey do before Parliament regarding Hunne's Case?
Knelt requesting forgiveness