Government (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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Who was in control of government in the 16th century?
Who was in control of government in the 16th century?
Monarchs
How did Henry VIII's approach to day-to-day government differ from his father's?
How did Henry VIII's approach to day-to-day government differ from his father's?
He left details to trusted ministers
What was Parliament's main role during Henry VIII's reign?
What was Parliament's main role during Henry VIII's reign?
Granting taxation
By which year had Henry VIII's foreign policy become too costly?
By which year had Henry VIII's foreign policy become too costly?
1517
What is anticlericalism?
What is anticlericalism?
Criticism of Church corruption & wealth
What did the Parliament of 1512 pass an act to limit?
What did the Parliament of 1512 pass an act to limit?
Benefit of clergy
What was the Hunne affair of 1515?
What was the Hunne affair of 1515?
Merchant found dead in Bishop's prison
How many times was Parliament summoned between 1509-1529?
How many times was Parliament summoned between 1509-1529?
Four times
When was Thomas Cromwell appointed to the King's Council?
When was Thomas Cromwell appointed to the King's Council?
1532
What did 'King in Parliament' signify in the 1530s?
What did 'King in Parliament' signify in the 1530s?
King + Parliament as most powerful body
What were the effects of the Reformation Parliament?
What were the effects of the Reformation Parliament?
Met more often & Commons more confident
Why was the Privy Council restructured in 1540?
Why was the Privy Council restructured in 1540?
To prevent power concentrating in one man