Question

Which English humanist was beheaded because he refused to recognize King Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England?

A.
Thomas More

B.
Erasmus

C.
Martin Luther

D.
John Calvin

Answer 1

The English humanist that was beheaded because he refused to recognize King Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England was Thomas More. He was convicted of treason. The correct answer is A.