Year 8 · History · beta

Henry VIII and the Reformation: how unusual was the English Reformation?

In this unit, pupils learn about the European Reformation and its influence on Henry VIII's break with Rome. In doing so, pupils compare the English Reformation to the ones experienced on the continent.

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Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know that the medieval Church exercised power in society.
  • Pupils know that the Pope was very powerful.
  • Pupils know that there were tensions between the power of the Church and the power of the king.
  • Pupils know that Henry VIII had six wives.

Source curriculum references

  • Identify significant events, make connections, draw contrasts, and analyse trends within periods and over long arcs of time
  • Understand historical concepts such as similarity, difference
  • The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745

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