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The Power of the Pope in Medieval & Early Modern UK

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the influence and authority of the Pope during the Medieval and Early Modern periods in the UK, focusing on key events and developments through a timeline and chronology activity.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Church & Religion
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Power of Pope
#Explain the role of the Pope in medieval England
#Compare the power of the Pope with that of monarchs
#Analyse key events that demonstrated the Pope's authority
#Outline the timeline of significant events related to the Papacy's influence

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The Power of the Pope in Medieval & Early Modern UK

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline & Chronology of the Pope's Power in Medieval & Early Modern UK

Source A: Excerpt from a Papal Bull issued in 1302 'The Pope claims spiritual authority over all kings and rulers, asserting his supreme power over earthly and spiritual matters.' Provenance: Papal document issued by Pope Boniface VIII.

Source B: A summary of the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 'The Magna Carta limited the power of the king, asserting that even the monarch was subject to the law, which challenged the Pope's influence over English rulers.' Provenance: Historical summary from a medieval history textbook.

1.
Outline the main claims made by the Pope in Source A about his authority. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the ideas presented in Source A and Source B regarding the Pope's influence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how the issuing of a Papal Bull in 1302 demonstrated the Pope's assertion of power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyze the significance of the Magna Carta in 1215 in relation to the Pope's influence in England. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a timeline in chronological order with at least four key events related to the Pope's power in the UK during this period.
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the influence of the Pope with that of the English monarch during the 13th and 14th centuries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain why the relationship between the Pope and English rulers changed during the 14th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyze the impact of the Reformation on the power of the Pope in the UK. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
9.
Summarize the main ways in which the Pope’s power was challenged in medieval and early modern England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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