Henry VIII, 1509–1547 key terms

Tudor Dynasty

The Tudor Dynasty was a royal house of Welsh origin that ruled England from 1485 to 1603, beginning with Henry VII and ending with Elizabeth I.

Reformation

The Reformation was a religious movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and significant changes in the Christian faith, particularly in England under Henry VIII.

Reformation

A religious movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and significant changes in the Catholic Church.

Parliamentary Sovereignty

The principle that Parliament has the supreme legal authority in the UK, which was reinforced during Henry VIII's reign.

Succession

The process by which a new monarch is determined, often through hereditary lines, crucial for maintaining stability in a monarchy.

Reformation

A religious movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and significant changes in the Catholic Church, initiated in England by Henry VIII's break from Rome.

Reformation

A religious movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and significant changes in the Catholic Church.

Monasticism

A religious way of life characterized by the renunciation of worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work.

Dissolution of the Monasteries

The process initiated by Henry VIII between 1536 and 1541 that led to the closure and appropriation of monastic properties in England.

Act of Supremacy

The 1534 legislation that declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, marking a pivotal moment in the English Reformation.

Reformation

A movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and significant changes in the Catholic Church.

Supremacy

The state of being the highest authority; in this context, it refers to Henry VIII's claim as the head of the Church of England.