Henry VIII and Wolsey (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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When was Henry VIII's coronation at Westminster Abbey?
When was Henry VIII's coronation at Westminster Abbey?
24 June 1509
Who was Catherine of Aragon previously married to before Henry VIII?
Who was Catherine of Aragon previously married to before Henry VIII?
Arthur, Prince of Wales
Which languages could Henry VIII speak fluently?
Which languages could Henry VIII speak fluently?
Latin, French & Spanish
How much money did Henry VIII inherit from his father, Henry VII?
How much money did Henry VIII inherit from his father, Henry VII?
Around £300,000
When was Thomas Wolsey appointed as Lord Chancellor of England?
When was Thomas Wolsey appointed as Lord Chancellor of England?
1515
What did the term 'Alter Rex' mean in reference to Wolsey?
What did the term 'Alter Rex' mean in reference to Wolsey?
Second king
What was the key feature of Wolsey's subsidy tax system?
What was the key feature of Wolsey's subsidy tax system?
Tax based on a person's income
What happened after the Amicable Grant of 1525 was introduced?
What happened after the Amicable Grant of 1525 was introduced?
Revolts broke out & the king stopped it
How many European nations signed the Treaty of London in 1518?
How many European nations signed the Treaty of London in 1518?
20 nations
How many followers accompanied Henry VIII to the Field of the Cloth of Gold?
How many followers accompanied Henry VIII to the Field of the Cloth of Gold?
About 5,000 followers
When was Wolsey created cardinal by Pope Leo X?
When was Wolsey created cardinal by Pope Leo X?
1515
Where was the annulment hearing for Henry VIII's marriage held in 1529?
Where was the annulment hearing for Henry VIII's marriage held in 1529?
Blackfriars
What happened to Wolsey after he failed to secure Henry VIII's annulment?
What happened to Wolsey after he failed to secure Henry VIII's annulment?
Died of illness in 1530