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The Act of Supremacy Fact-Matching Game

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In the game “The Act of Supremacy (1534)”, players will immerse themselves in the historical context of this pivotal moment in British history. As they navigate through the game, they will uncover the significance of this act and its impact on society.

  • Players will learn about King Henry VIII’s break from the Roman Catholic Church
  • They will explore the reasons behind the passing of the Act of Supremacy
  • Players may also uncover the consequences of this act on religious institutions and individuals

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The Act of Supremacy was an English parliamentary act passed in 1534
  • It declared King Henry VIII the Supreme Head of the Church of England
  • The Act was a response to the Pope's refusal to annul Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon
  • It marked the beginning of the English Reformation
  • The Act stated that the English monarch held ultimate authority over the English church
  • It prohibited the Pope from having any authority in England
  • The Act required all subjects to take an oath recognizing the King's supremacy
  • Thomas Cromwell played a significant role in drafting and implementing the Act
  • The Act also required clergy members to swear an oath of loyalty to the King
  • Those who refused to take the oath were subject to punishment
  • The Act led to the dissolution of monasteries and confiscation of church lands
  • It established the English monarch as the head of both the church and state
  • The Act was a major step towards the break from the Catholic Church
  • It solidified Henry VIII's control over religious matters in England
  • The Act was repealed during the reign of Mary I, Henry's daughter
  • It was reinstated under Elizabeth I, Henry's second daughter
  • The Act remained in force until 1559
  • The Act marked a shift in religious power from the Pope to the English monarch
  • It laid the groundwork for the establishment of the Church of England as a separate entity
  • The Act of Supremacy had significant implications for religious freedom in England.

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