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Henry VIII and the Break with Rome

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet provides a reading comprehension activity on Henry VIII's break with Rome, focusing on key events, causes, and consequences. It encourages students to analyse, compare, and explain historical developments related to this significant period.

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#History
#History
#Henry VIII
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Break with Rome
#Explain the reasons behind Henry VIII's break with Rome
#Compare different perspectives on the break from Rome
#Analyse the impact of the break on England

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Henry VIII and the Break with Rome

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Break with Rome

Source A: A Royal Declaration (1534)

'It is declared that the King of England is the Supreme Head of the Church of England, breaking the authority of the Pope and the Roman Church.' Provenance: Official statement issued by Henry VIII's government in 1534.

1.
Explain why Henry VIII wanted to break away from the Roman Catholic Church. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of Henry VIII and the Pope regarding the annulment of Henry's marriage. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events Leading to the Break

Source B: Act of Supremacy (1534)

'The King is the only Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England.' Provenance: Legislation passed by Parliament during Henry VIII's reign.

1.
Outline the main steps Henry VIII took to establish the Church of England's independence from Rome. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the Act of Supremacy affected the power of the English monarchy. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of the Break

Source C: Reformation Changes

'The religious landscape of England was transformed, with new doctrines and practices replacing traditional Catholic beliefs.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook on the Reformation in England.

1.
Explain how the break with Rome changed religious practices in England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the long-term effects of Henry VIII's break with Rome on England's religious landscape. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Historical Perspectives

Historian View: A modern historian states:

'Henry VIII's actions fundamentally reshaped the religious and political landscape of England, establishing royal supremacy but also sowing seeds of future conflict.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis of Henry VIII's reforms.

1.
Analyse the impact of Henry VIII's break with Rome on the relationship between the monarchy and religion in England. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Write a brief summary of why Henry VIII's break with Rome was a turning point in English history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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