- 1. Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) was an eminent English scholar, statesman, and philosopher, renowned for his profound intellect and unwavering moral integrity. Best known for his groundbreaking work 'Utopia,' a dialogue published in 1516 that explores the possibilities of a perfect society and critiques the socio-political landscape of his time, More was a figure of the Renaissance who adeptly blended humanist thought with a profound sense of spirituality. He served as a counselor to King Henry VIII and held the esteemed position of Lord Chancellor of England; however, his steadfast commitment to his Catholic faith and his opposition to the king's separation from the Catholic Church ultimately led to his downfall. More's refusal to accept the Act of Supremacy, which recognized Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, resulted in his imprisonment and eventual execution. His intellectual legacy is enriched by his writings on ethics, governance, and religion, which have continued to inspire generations. More was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 1935, and he remains a symbol of integrity and principled resistance against tyranny.
Sir Thomas More served as Lord Chancellor of England under which monarch?
A) James I
B) Elizabeth I
C) Richard III
D) Henry VIII
- 2. Which famous work did Sir Thomas More write that criticized the political system of his time?
A) The Prince
B) The Republic
C) Utopia
D) Leviathan
- 3. Who was the King of England when Sir Thomas More was born?
A) Henry VII
B) Richard III
C) Edward VI
D) Henry VIII
- 4. Sir Thomas More was canonized as a saint by which church?
A) Catholic Church
B) Anglican Church
C) Lutheran Church
D) Eastern Orthodox Church
- 5. What was the name of the last wife of Henry VIII, whose marriage led to More's opposition?
A) Catherine Parr
B) Anne Boleyn
C) Jane Seymour
D) Catherine of Aragon
- 6. Which intellectual movement was Thomas More associated with during his lifetime?
A) Romanticism
B) Realism
C) Enlightenment
D) Humanism
- 7. What was the role of Sir Thomas More in the King's court before he became Lord Chancellor?
A) Lord Privy Seal
B) Speaker of the House of Commons
C) Treasurer of the Exchequer
D) Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
- 8. In Sir Thomas More's trial scene, what is the main charge brought against him?
A) Sedition
B) Heresy
C) Conspiracy
D) Treason
- 9. What was the predominant religion in England at the time of Sir Thomas More's life?
A) Eastern Orthodoxy
B) Protestantism
C) Islam
D) Catholicism
- 10. What was Sir Thomas More's profession before he entered politics?
A) Lawyer
B) Clergyman
C) Soldier
D) Physician
- 11. Where was Sir Thomas More born?
A) Oxford
B) Canterbury
C) York
D) London
- 12. Which humanist scholar and close friend of Thomas More also founded the movement known as Erasmianism?
A) Thomas Cromwell
B) William Tyndale
C) Desiderius Erasmus
D) John Colet
- 13. Which historical event directly led to Sir Thomas More's resignation as Lord Chancellor?
A) The Act of Supremacy
B) The Dissolution of the Monasteries
C) The Spanish Armada
D) The Gunpowder Plot
- 14. Who is credited with the famous line 'The King's good servant, but God's first'?
A) Thomas Wolsey
B) Thomas Cromwell
C) Sir Thomas More
D) Thomas Cranmer
- 15. Who wrote the play 'A Man for All Seasons' depicting the life of Sir Thomas More?
A) Christopher Marlowe
B) Robert Bolt
C) George Bernard Shaw
D) William Shakespeare
- 16. Sir Thomas More served as the Chancellor of which country?
A) Italy
B) France
C) England
D) Spain
- 17. What was the year of Sir Thomas More's death?
A) 1600
B) 1535
C) 1650
D) 1492
- 18. In which year was Sir Thomas More canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church?
A) 1800
B) 1955
C) 1700
D) 1935
- 19. Sir Thomas More was known for translating the works of which ancient philosopher?
A) Cicero
B) Plato
C) Aristotle
D) Socrates
- 20. In what year was Sir Thomas More knighted by King Henry VIII?
A) 1485
B) 1555
C) 1521
D) 1500
- 21. Which of the following universities did Sir Thomas More attend?
A) Harvard
B) Sorbonne
C) Oxford
D) Cambridge
- 22. What was the name of Sir Thomas More's wife?
A) Anne
B) Eleanor
C) Jane
D) Alice
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