The Break with Rome: Factors and Significance

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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The Break with Rome: Factors and Significance

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

Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church was a pivotal moment in English history. Several factors influenced his decision, including political ambitions, religious ideas, social changes, and economic motives. Understanding these factors helps us appreciate why the break happened and which were most important.

1.
List the main factors that contributed to Henry VIII's decision to break from Rome. Categorize each factor as political, social, economic, or religious.
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how political motives influenced Henry VIII's decision to break with Rome. Use evidence to support your answer.
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the religious and economic factors that contributed to the break with Rome. Which do you think was more significant? Justify your answer.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the social changes that influenced the break from Rome. How did these changes support Henry's decision?
[3 marks]
5.
Which factor do you think was the most important in prompting Henry VIII to break from Rome? Rank the factors and give reasons for your choice.
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the influence of economic motives with religious motives in the break with Rome. Which was more dominant, and why?
[6 marks]
7.
Analyse the role of the Reformation ideas spreading across Europe in encouraging Henry to break from Rome.
[6 marks]
8.
Explain how political, religious, economic, and social factors together contributed to Henry VIII's decision to break from Rome. Use evidence from the worksheet to support your explanation.
[8 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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