English Reformation AP World History quiz questions

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 👑 Henry VIII's Break: 💔 Henry VIII wanted a divorce, but the Pope refused. So, he declared himself head of the Church of England. This act is what most consider the start of the English Reformation.
• ⛪ Act of Supremacy (1534): 📜 This act officially declared Henry VIII and his successors as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, solidifying the break from papal authority.
• ⚔️ Dissolution of the Monasteries: 💰 Henry VIII closed down monasteries, seized their wealth and lands, and strengthened the Crown's finances.
• 📖 Edward VI's Protestant Reforms: 🔥 Under Edward VI, the Church of England became more Protestant. Thomas Cranmer introduced the Book of Common Prayer.
• 🩸 Mary I's Catholic Restoration: ✝️ Mary I, a devout Catholic, tried to restore Catholicism, earning her the nickname "Bloody Mary" for persecuting Protestants.
• 🕊️ Elizabeth I's Religious Settlement: ⚖️ Elizabeth I established a compromise between Protestantism and Catholicism, creating a stable Church of England. This is sometimes called the Elizabethan Settlement.
• 🌍 Impact: The English Reformation had political, economic, and social consequences, impacting England's relationship with Europe and setting the stage for future religious conflicts.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following was the primary reason Henry VIII sought to break with the Catholic Church?
   1. A. To establish religious freedom for all citizens
   2. B. To gain control of the Church's vast wealth
   3. C. To obtain a divorce from Catherine of Aragon
   4. D. To align England with the Protestant Reformation in Germany
2. What was the significance of the Act of Supremacy (1534)?
   1. A. It formally ended the English Reformation
   2. B. It granted religious tolerance to Catholics in England
   3. C. It declared the Pope as the head of the Church of England
   4. D. It made the English monarch the head of the Church of England
3. The Dissolution of the Monasteries primarily served to:
   1. A. Provide housing for the poor
   2. B. Increase the power and wealth of the Crown
   3. C. Strengthen the Catholic Church in England
   4. D. Promote education and literacy
4. Which monarch attempted to restore Catholicism to England, earning the nickname "Bloody Mary"?
   1. A. Elizabeth I
   2. B. Jane Seymour
   3. C. Mary I
   4. D. Anne Boleyn
5. Who introduced the Book of Common Prayer, making the Church of England more Protestant?
   1. A. Thomas More
   2. B. Thomas Cranmer
   3. C. Thomas Cromwell
   4. D. John Knox
6. Elizabeth I's Religious Settlement aimed to:
   1. A. Completely eradicate Catholicism from England
   2. B. Establish a compromise between Protestantism and Catholicism
   3. C. Fully embrace radical Protestant doctrines
   4. D. Return England to papal authority
7. What was a long-term consequence of the English Reformation?
   1. A. England became isolated from European affairs
   2. B. The Pope regained control over the Church of England
   3. C. It set the stage for future religious conflicts
   4. D. England became a purely Catholic nation