7.47 The Reformation: Historical Perspectives
King Henry VIII
Historical Perspective Link: Click here
Building Background Information: Read the introduction and complete the following
questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
1. What was the reason King Henry VIII separated the Church of England from the
Roman Catholic Church?
2. How did King Edward’s reign weaken the Roman Catholic Church?
3. How did Queen Elizabeth’s rule of England differ from Queen Mary’s rule?
Meet the Individuals: Click on the Individuals tab of the interactive. Click on each person to
read his or her biography. As you go, answer the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
4. What did King Henry VIII believe was his most important duty?
5. How did William Tyndale promote the cause of the Reformation?
6. How did Queen Mary view her father’s actions toward the Catholic Church?
7. How did Queen Elizabeth balance the needs of the Catholics and Protestants?
Exploring Perspectives: Rate what you think each person’s most likely response would be
based on the information in his or her biography.
Issue #1: Should Henry VIII have created the Church of England?
Person
Yes,
Neutral,
Or No
Reason
Issue #2: Should Mary have tried to return England to Catholicism?
Person
Yes,
Neutral,
Or No
Reason
Issue #3: Was Elizabeth justified in returning power to the Church of England?
Person
Yes,
Neutral,
Or No
Reason