The English Reformation was initiated by King Henry VIII, who wanted to end his marriage, but the pope refused to grant an annulment (1). King Henry VIII broke England free from the Catholic Church, declared religious sovereignty, and had his marriage annulled (2). Henry then declared Lutheranism as England’s national religion and Martin Luther as the head of the church (3). Martin Luther and King Henry VIII selected bishops and received tax revenues from newly formed state churches (4).
i think 1,2 are true and 3,4 are false
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You are correct. Statements 1 and 2 are true, while statements 3 and 4 are false.
To confirm this, let's break down each statement and explain the facts behind the English Reformation:
1. The English Reformation was initiated by King Henry VIII, who wanted to end his marriage, but the pope refused to grant an annulment.
Explanation: This statement is true. King Henry VIII desired to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon due to her inability to produce a male heir. However, the pope, who held authority over marriage annulments at that time, refused to grant Henry's request.
2. King Henry VIII broke England free from the Catholic Church, declared religious sovereignty, and had his marriage annulled.
Explanation: This statement is true. In response to the pope's refusal, Henry VIII took matters into his own hands and severed ties with the Catholic Church. He established the Church of England, also known as the Anglican Church, with himself as the head. Additionally, he obtained an annulment from Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer, declaring his marriage to Catherine of Aragon null and void.
3. Henry VIII declared Lutheranism as England’s national religion and Martin Luther as the head of the church.
Explanation: This statement is false. Although Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church, he did not adopt Lutheranism as the national religion of England. Instead, he maintained many Catholic traditions and devotions while establishing the Church of England with himself as the supreme authority.
4. Martin Luther and King Henry VIII selected bishops and received tax revenues from newly formed state churches.
Explanation: This statement is false. King Henry VIII did not choose Martin Luther as the head of the Church of England, nor did they work together to select bishops. Furthermore, while the newly formed Church of England did receive tax revenues, it was not established as a "state church" in the sense that the king directly controlled it. Rather, the Church had its own structure and governance, with the king as its head.