Pilgrimage of Grace: rebellion (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which earlier revolt was the Pilgrimage of Grace compared to as a major uprising?
Which earlier revolt was the Pilgrimage of Grace compared to as a major uprising?
Peasants' Revolt of 1381
When and where did the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion begin?
When and where did the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion begin?
Lincolnshire, October 1536
Why was the uprising called the 'Pilgrimage of Grace'?
Why was the uprising called the 'Pilgrimage of Grace'?
To restore traditional religious practices
When was the First Dissolution Act passed, beginning monastery closures?
When was the First Dissolution Act passed, beginning monastery closures?
March 1536
What services did monasteries provide beyond religious worship?
What services did monasteries provide beyond religious worship?
Education, medical care & shelter
Which two royal advisers did rebels blame for misleading the king?
Which two royal advisers did rebels blame for misleading the king?
Thomas Cromwell & Richard Rich
What did the 1534 Act of Succession do that caused controversy?
What did the 1534 Act of Succession do that caused controversy?
Declared Princess Mary illegitimate
Which years saw poor harvests that contributed to the rebellion?
Which years saw poor harvests that contributed to the rebellion?
1535 and 1536
Approximately how many people joined the Pilgrimage of Grace?
Approximately how many people joined the Pilgrimage of Grace?
40,000 people
Which northern counties did the rebellion spread through?
Which northern counties did the rebellion spread through?
Yorkshire, Cumberland, Lancashire, etc.
What was Robert Aske's background before leading the rebellion?
What was Robert Aske's background before leading the rebellion?
Lawyer from the gentry class
How significant was the Pilgrimage of Grace to Henry VIII's reign?
How significant was the Pilgrimage of Grace to Henry VIII's reign?
Most serious challenge to his authority