? starter activity

1
A portrait of Cardinal Wolsey by Samson Strong,
dated 1526. What evidence does this picture
provide that the Church was in need of
reform? ?How would a supporter of the Church use
this as portrait to support their view that the
Church was not in need of reform?
? starter activity
Describe the picture or source here.
2
How did Wolsey rise to power?
? Key words cardinal legate benefice
? Learning objectives

• TBAT explain the reasons for Wolseys rise to
  power assess whether it was skill or chance

3
? Your task

• Read about Wolseys rise to power on p.30-31 and
  create a timeline. Record what happened on these
  key dates
• 1498
• 1507
• 1509
• 1514
• 1515
• 1518

• Think of 3 adjectives to describe his character.
  Find examples from the timeline to illustrate
  them

4
? Extension task

• Read the biography of Wolsey from the History
  Learning site. Conduct a SWOT analysis. Remember
  the format

5
Did Wolsey come to power by chance? ?If not, what
other reason explains his rise?
6
? Your task

• Study the sources on p.32. To what extent was it
  luck that allowed Wolsey to come to power?
• Complete a table similar to the one below

Author Agrees Disagrees
G R Elton
Polydore Vergil
George Cavendish
7
? Homework

• Prepare for your Tudor banquet! Your teacher will
  give you a task sheet.

8
How did Wolsey rise to power?
? Key words cardinal legate benefice
? Learning objectives

• TBAT explain the reasons for Wolseys rise to
  power assess whether it was skill or chance

? Plenary