Defender of the Faith

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Defender of the Faith?King Henry VIII
2. What is the date of original papal grant?1521
3. What is the original recipient?King Henry VIII of England
4. What does the title "Defender of the Faith" mean?The title "Defender of the Faith" is a special badge that shows a king or queen is protecting the beliefs of their people. It started in the early 1500s when the Pope gave it to a king. It shows the ruler cares about the church.
5. Who first gave the title to a king or queen?The first person to give the title was Pope Leo X. He gave it to King Henry VIII of England in 1521. It was a way to honor Henry for his support of the church.

Papal Grant: An honor or privilege officially given by the Pope.
Theological Treatise: A formal written work that discusses religious beliefs and theories in depth.
Religious Settlement: An agreement or compromise that establishes the official religious policies of a country.
Pluralistic Society: A society where many different religious, ethnic, and cultural groups coexist.