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Life in the UK Test practice question 259 of 302

Why did Henry VIII establish the church of England?

  1. To celebrate his wedding with Anne of Cleves
  2. To have control over religious people
  3. To establish a unique religion in England
  4. To divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon

Answer: D — To divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon

About this question

This is a free practice question from the The Tudors and Stuarts topic in the History of the UK chapter. One of the densest history topics: monarchs, religious upheaval, civil war and the settlement that followed. Questions frequently hinge on who did what and in which reign, so build a rough timeline before drilling the detail.

The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.

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