Society, Economy and Foreign Relations (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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How was English society described in the 16th century?
How was English society described in the 16th century?
Hierarchical
What percentage of cultivable land did the nobility hold?
What percentage of cultivable land did the nobility hold?
10%
Which was NOT a way to rise through the social hierarchy?
Which was NOT a way to rise through the social hierarchy?
Military conquest
When was the Duke of Buckingham executed for treason?
When was the Duke of Buckingham executed for treason?
1521
What were the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542 also known as?
What were the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542 also known as?
Acts of Union
How many Justices of the Peace were introduced in each Welsh county?
How many Justices of the Peace were introduced in each Welsh county?
Nine
When was the Council of the North re-established?
When was the Council of the North re-established?
1537
Where was the Council of the North permanently based?
Where was the Council of the North permanently based?
York
Who lost their homes due to the Dissolution of Monasteries?
Who lost their homes due to the Dissolution of Monasteries?
Monks and nuns
What did population increase in the 1520s cause?
What did population increase in the 1520s cause?
Food shortage and low wages
When was the trade embargo during England's war with the Holy Roman Empire?
When was the trade embargo during England's war with the Holy Roman Empire?
1528
When did poor harvests affect the economy?
When did poor harvests affect the economy?
1520-21 and 1527-29
How did Henry VIII respond to the 1538 papal order supporting his deposition?
How did Henry VIII respond to the 1538 papal order supporting his deposition?
Developed navy and modernised defences