Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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Who led the Protestant Reformation that converted Germany, England and Wales?
Who led the Protestant Reformation that converted Germany, England and Wales?
Martin Luther
In which year did Henry VIII pass the Act of Supremacy?
In which year did Henry VIII pass the Act of Supremacy?
1534
Why was Sir Thomas More executed?
Why was Sir Thomas More executed?
Refused Oath of Supremacy
What was the special chair called that criminals sat in to claim sanctuary?
What was the special chair called that criminals sat in to claim sanctuary?
Frith stool
How many days did someone in sanctuary have to decide their fate?
How many days did someone in sanctuary have to decide their fate?
40 days
What did Edward VI introduce during his reign?
What did Edward VI introduce during his reign?
English Book of Common Prayer
What was Mary I's nickname?
What was Mary I's nickname?
Bloody Mary
What title did Elizabeth I give herself?
What title did Elizabeth I give herself?
Supreme Governor of the Church
How many were executed for heresy under Elizabeth I?
How many were executed for heresy under Elizabeth I?
Four
In which year did the Gunpowder Plot occur?
In which year did the Gunpowder Plot occur?
1605
Who were the main plotters arrested for the Gunpowder Plot?
Who were the main plotters arrested for the Gunpowder Plot?
Guy Fawkes & Robert Catesby
What years did the Tudor period span?
What years did the Tudor period span?
1485-1603
What was England and Wales' population in 1500?
What was England and Wales' population in 1500?
2.9 million
In which years did bad harvests occur?
In which years did bad harvests occur?
1556, 1596, 1597
What impact did dissolution of monasteries have on sanctuary?
What impact did dissolution of monasteries have on sanctuary?
Criminals could no longer claim it