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To resolve the challenge of his succession and marry Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII separated the English Church from the authority of the Pope. What specific title did the King assume through the Act of Supremacy in 1534?

  1. Supreme Head of the Church of EnglandAnswer
  2. B
    Lord Protector of the English Republic
  3. C
    High Priest of the Protestant Reformation
  4. D
    Absolute Ruler of the Roman Catholic Church

Answer

Henry VIII became the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
The Act of Supremacy in 1534 was a landmark piece of legislation that formally established the King as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. This gave Henry VIII full authority over the church's administration, doctrine, and appointments, effectively ending the Pope's influence in England.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context of the 1530s
Henry VIII wanted an annulment to marry Anne Boleyn and secure a male heir.
The Pope's refusal to grant the annulment led to the Break with Rome.
2
Recall the legislative response to the Break with Rome
The Act of Supremacy was passed in 1534.
This act was the legal mechanism used to transfer religious authority to the monarchy.
3
Identify the title created by the Act of Supremacy
The title was 'Supreme Head of the Church of England'.
This title confirmed that the King, not the Pope, was the head of the church in England.

Key Concept

The Break with Rome and the Act of Supremacy
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Henry VIII and the Reformation

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