IB History Exam Prep

Answer - C - King Henry VIII established the Church of England, otherwise known as the Anglican Church.

Key Takeaway: For nearly 1,000 years, the English church was under papal authority until it split in 1534, during the reign of King Henry VIII. For many years, a religious separation had been hinted at, but the Reformation in England gained popularity and support when the king wished to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne Boleyn. The pope refused the annulment so Henry took the position of Supreme Head of the Church of England to enforce the annulment of his marriage, causing him to be excommunicated by Pope Paul III.