The Role of Parliament Between 1509-1588 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What were Parliament's two most important powers during the Tudor period?
What were Parliament's two most important powers during the Tudor period?
Grant taxation & pass laws
What property income was required for men to vote in counties?
What property income was required for men to vote in counties?
At least 40 shillings (£2) per year
How many times did Parliament meet between 1509 and 1529?
How many times did Parliament meet between 1509 and 1529?
Four times
By 1523, how much had been raised in taxation under Henry VIII?
By 1523, how much had been raised in taxation under Henry VIII?
£288,814 plus £260,000 in loans
What was 'benefit of clergy'?
What was 'benefit of clergy'?
Trial in Church courts, not secular
What happened to Richard Hunne in 1514?
What happened to Richard Hunne in 1514?
Found hanged in Bishop's prison
What concept did the 1533 Act in Restraint of Appeals emphasize?
What concept did the 1533 Act in Restraint of Appeals emphasize?
England as an 'empire'
What was the 'king-in-parliament' concept?
What was the 'king-in-parliament' concept?
King & parliament together as highest power
How did parliamentary meeting frequency change after 1529?
How did parliamentary meeting frequency change after 1529?
From 4 in 20 yrs to nearly yearly
How were Puritans described?
How were Puritans described?
The 'hotter sort of Protestant'