Henry VIII and Cromwell, 1529-40 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes

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Cromwell's early career
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In which year was Thomas Cromwell born?

1485

What was the occupation of Thomas Cromwell's father?

Innkeeper

In which European city did Cromwell work as a cloth merchant?

Antwerp

What type of religious ideas did Cromwell encounter during his European travels?

Protestant (Reformist) ideas

What was the name of the woman Thomas Cromwell married?

Elizabeth Wyckes

In which year did Cromwell join Cardinal Wolsey's council?

1519

Which parliamentary constituency did Cromwell represent in 1529?

Taunton

In which year did Cromwell join the Privy Council?

1531

By which year had Cromwell become Henry VIII's chief minister?

1534

Whose defence in Parliament demonstrated Cromwell's loyalty?

Cardinal Wolsey

What administrative quality made Cromwell particularly valuable to Henry VIII?

Quickly carrying out instructions

From which year did Henry VIII become more involved in day-to-day government?

After 1530

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