Test on The English Reformation and Tudor Legacy

The English Reformation and Tudor Legacy: A Student Guide

Question 1 of 50%

The F.D. abbreviation printed on every coin today during Queen Elizabeth II's reign signifies 'Founding Defender'.

Test: English Tudor History

20 questions

Question 1: The F.D. abbreviation printed on every coin today during Queen Elizabeth II's reign signifies 'Founding Defender'.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the F.D. abbreviation stands for 'Fidei Defensor', or 'Defender of the Faith', a title given to Henry VIII and still held by Queen Elizabeth II, appearing on every coin.

Question 2: Parliament granted Henry VIII the title Fidei Defensor.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'The Pope gave the title Fidei Defensor, Defender of the Faith, to Henry VIII', not Parliament.

Question 3: The Pope ordered Henry VIII to make the Church in England independent of Rome.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Henry VIII made the Church in England independent of Rome after the Pope did not grant him a divorce, not because the Pope ordered it.

Question 4: The Church of England became Protestant after Parliament's Act of Supremacy in 1534 made the king its Head.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "Parliament's Act of Supremacy in 1534 made the king Head of the Church of England, which became Protestant."

Question 5: Henry VIII divorced Catherine of Aragon.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Henry asked the Pope for a divorce from Catherine of Aragon. When the Pope did not answer, Henry got a divorce from the Archbishop of Canterbury.