Lesson 2
2 The rise of Wolsey and his policies Quiz: Pearson Edexcel History, Unit 7
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The 20 questions
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Where was Thomas Wolsey born into a modest family?
- York
- Calais
- Ipswich
- London
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Which senior church office did Wolsey hold from 1514?
- Bishop of London
- Archbishop of Canterbury
- Abbot of Westminster
- Archbishop of York
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In which year did Wolsey become Lord Chancellor?
- 1529
- 1521
- 1509
- 1515
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Which papal office gave Wolsey authority over the English Church?
- Papal legate
- Papal archdeacon
- Papal inquisitor
- Papal chamberlain
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When were the Eltham Ordinances issued?
- 1520
- 1534
- 1526
- 1515
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What was the Amicable Grant of 1525?
- A church reform
- A trade treaty
- A land subsidy
- A forced tax
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What was the main goal of Wolsey's enclosure commission in 1517?
- Tax common land
- Increase sheep farming
- Evict all peasants
- Stop illegal enclosures
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What was a key achievement of Wolsey's financial reforms?
- Improved revenue collection
- Eliminated all debt
- Lowered national taxes
- Abolished customs duties
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How did Wolsey use the Court of Star Chamber?
- Target powerful lawbreakers
- Collect church tithes
- Supervise parliamentary elections
- Manage foreign treaties
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Which palace did Wolsey develop into a lavish residence?
- Richmond Palace
- Nonsuch Palace
- Hampton Court
- Kenilworth Castle
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What drove Wolsey's rapid rise to power under Henry VIII?
- Papal appointment
- Administrative efficiency
- Military conquest
- Royal marriage
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What authority did Wolsey hold as papal legate over English clergy?
- Appoint the Pope
- Abolish the monasteries
- Translate the Bible
- Override English bishops
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Which term best describes Wolsey's working style as chief minister?
- Energetic and ambitious
- Secretive and weak
- Passive and lazy
- Reluctant and cautious
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Why did Cardinal Wolsey's political position ultimately depend on the king's favour?
- Royal authority delegated
- Papal appointment decrees
- Feudal land ownership
- Parliamentary election rules
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What was the main aim of the 1526 Eltham Ordinances introduced by Wolsey?
- Church reform
- Military reform
- Royal household reform
- Parliamentary reform
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Who was Wolsey's successor as chief adviser to Henry VIII?
- Thomas More
- Stephen Gardiner
- Thomas Cranmer
- Thomas Cromwell
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What senior advisory status did Wolsey achieve by becoming a cardinal?
- Supreme Court bench
- Episcopal Synod chair
- Privy Council leader
- College of Cardinals
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How did Wolsey's immense wealth and ostentatious display affect his reputation?
- Welcomed by merchants
- Praised by bishops
- Admired by peasants
- Resented by nobles
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Which combination of high offices gave Wolsey supreme political power?
- Treasurer and admiral
- Secretary and sheriff
- Justice and speaker
- Chancellor and legate
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What were the main drivers behind Thomas Wolsey's rapid rise to power?
- Parliamentary backing
- Noble birth
- Skill and trust
- Military victories
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