The Church of England is the established church; the monarch is its head
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What is the established church in England?
The Roman Catholic Church
The Church of Scotland
The Church of England
The Methodist Church
Explanation
The Church of England is the established (official state) church in England. The Church of Scotland is separate and is the national church of Scotland.
Who is the head of the Church of England?
The Prime Minister
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The monarch
The Pope
Explanation
The monarch is the head of the Church of England. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop but not the formal head. The Pope leads the Roman Catholic Church, not the Church of England.
Why did the Church of England separate from the Roman Catholic Church?
During the reign of Elizabeth I
During the reign of Henry VIII in the 16th century
During the reign of James I
During the Victorian era
Explanation
The Church of England separated from Rome during the reign of Henry VIII in the 16th century. It became a Protestant church.
Who is the head of the Church of England?
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Pope
The Prime Minister
The monarch
Explanation
The monarch (currently King Charles III) is the head of the Church of England, which is the established church. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior bishop but not the head. The Church of England is Protestant, having separated from the Pope's authority in the 16th century.