Henry 7 society and culture

Who held the spiritual leadership over all English people during Henry VII's reign?

The Pope in Rome.

Which intellectual movement began to take root in England during Henry VII's reign?

Humanism.

How did the status of prosperous peasants change during Henry VII's reign?

They often became copyholders or yeomen.

What was the social standing of the urban elite relative to the landed classes?

They were considered socially inferior to the landed interests.

Why did the population of town workers increase during Henry VII's reign?

Due to significant migration from the countryside into urban areas.

Who was the leading humanist who influenced English scholars during Henry VII's reign?

Erasmus.

How did Henry VII use chivalry to manage his relationship with the nobility?

He presented himself as a chivalric monarch at court.

Which group is viewed as experiencing the greatest change during the Tudor period?

The gentry class.

What were bonds and recognisances in a social context?

Financial tools used to oppress the nobility.

What small pockets of religious dissent existed in England during Henry VII's reign?

Lollardy.

What was the primary economic contributor to social change and wealth in the towns?

The cloth trade.

How did Henry VII's coronation serve as a cultural performance of authority?

It was held before his first Parliament to prove his claim was based on hereditary right.

To what extent did the basic social structure of England change under Henry VII?

It largely remained the same; continuity was more important than change.