English Renaissance

English Reformation

Religious and political changes in England during the 16th century, initiated by King Henry VIII's desire to annul his marriage and establish the Church of England.

Church of England

Also known as the Anglican Church, it was established as a result of the English Reformation and became the official state religion.

Act of Supremacy

A law passed in 1534 that declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, severing ties with the Pope and granting the king more control over religious matters.

Dissolution of the monasteries

A significant aspect of the English Reformation, it involved Henry VIII seizing monastic lands and wealth, redistributing them to the nobility and gentry.

Elizabethan Religious Settlement

Established by Queen Elizabeth I, it aimed to create a compromise between Catholic and Protestant practices, solidifying the Church of England as the official state religion.

Protestantism

The branch of Christianity that emerged during the Reformation, challenging the authority and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

Bloody Mary

Nickname given to Queen Mary I, who sought to restore Catholicism during her reign and executed many Protestant leaders.

Book of Common Prayer

Introduced during the reign of Edward VI, it was a Protestant liturgical text that replaced Catholic practices in the Church of England.

Monarchy's power

The English Reformation strengthened the power of the monarchy, as the king became the Supreme Head of the Church of England and gained more control over religious affairs.

Spread of Anglicanism

The English Reformation contributed to the growth of Protestantism in England and the eventual spread of Anglicanism to other parts of the British Empire.