Role of the Monarchy in Tudor England, 1509-88 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What type of monarchy characterized Tudor England from 1509-1588?
What type of monarchy characterized Tudor England from 1509-1588?
Personal monarchy
What concept depicted society as divinely ordained with the monarch at the pinnacle?
What concept depicted society as divinely ordained with the monarch at the pinnacle?
Great Chain of Being
What Latin phrase on coins reinforced that monarchs ruled by God's authority?
What Latin phrase on coins reinforced that monarchs ruled by God's authority?
Dei Gratia
Which power was considered one of the most important royal prerogatives?
Which power was considered one of the most important royal prerogatives?
Sole authority over war & peace
What financial constraint limited Tudor monarchs' power?
What financial constraint limited Tudor monarchs' power?
Had to 'live of their own'
What was the minimum age for a monarch to rule independently without a regent?
What was the minimum age for a monarch to rule independently without a regent?
21 years old
How many languages could Henry VIII speak fluently?
How many languages could Henry VIII speak fluently?
Four or five languages
What administrative task did Henry VIII find 'tedious and painful'?
What administrative task did Henry VIII find 'tedious and painful'?
Writing state papers
How old was Edward VI when he succeeded his father in January 1547?
How old was Edward VI when he succeeded his father in January 1547?
Nine years old
By 1550, which languages was 12-year-old Edward VI fluent in?
By 1550, which languages was 12-year-old Edward VI fluent in?
French, Spanish & Italian