Renaissance and Reformation: A Changing England

Who became King of England in 1485, marking the end of a civil war?

• Henry VIII

• James I

• Henry VII

• Edward VI

What was the primary cause of the Reformation?

• Political instability

• Economic downturn

• Invasion by foreign powers

• Corruption in the Catholic Church

Who initiated the movement that led to the founding of Protestantism?

• Henry VIII

• John Cabot

• Martin Luther

• Pope Leo X

In what year did Henry VIII establish the Protestant Church of England?

• 1607

• 1534

• 1547

• 1558

Who was the monarch during the 'golden age' of the English Renaissance?

• Edward VI

• James I

• Elizabeth I

• Mary Tudor

Which event marked the greatest threat to Elizabeth I's rule?

• Martin Luther's Reformation

• The founding of Jamestown

• The Spanish Armada's invasion

• The publication of The Canterbury Tales

What motivated the Puritans to emigrate to the North American continent?

• Economic opportunities

• Freedom to practice their beliefs

• Exploration and adventure

• Escape from political unrest

Who was the first Stuart king of England?

• Charles I

• James I

• Henry VII

• Edward VI

How long did Lady Jane Grey rule?

• 6 years

• 9 months

• 9 days

• 1 year

What was the primary focus of the Puritans?

• Promoting the arts during the Renaissance

• Supporting the monarchy

• Purification of the English church from Roman Catholicism

• Establishing new trade routes