Asked by Nikki Peach on Sep 26, 2024
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Henry VIII broke with the Roman Church and replaced it with the Church of England over
A) his desire to be elected Holy Roman Emperor.
B) his conversion to Protestantism.
C) his desire to divorce Catherine of Aragon.
D) the pope's insistence in naming a foreigner as the Archbishop of Canterbury.
E) the pope's failure to recognize Henry as the king of Ireland.
Roman Church
Often refers to the Roman Catholic Church, the Christian church headed by the Pope in Vatican City.
Church of England
The primary state church in England, a Christian church of the Anglican tradition, characterized by a middle path (via media) between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.
Catherine of Aragon
The first wife of King Henry VIII of England, whose marriage's annulment led to the English Reformation and the creation of the Church of England.
- Describe the religious reforms and controversies in England under Henry VIII.
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Sarah Fernandoabout 9 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Henry VIII's decision to break with the Roman Church and establish the Church of England was primarily motivated by his desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, who had failed to produce a male heir. The pope, however, refused to grant Henry an annulment, leading the king to take matters into his own hands and establish a new church in England with himself as its head. While religion did play a role in the break with Rome, Henry's primary motivation was his desire for a male heir and the pope's refusal to allow him to divorce Catherine.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the religious reforms and controversies in England under Henry VIII.