Question

While many commoners in England initially opposed Henry VIII, they supported him when he dissolved the Catholic Monasteries. Like commoners throughout Northern Europe, many were angry with the Catholic Church for what reason?
A) They objected to clergymen who lived lavishly.
B) They were Calvinists who believed in predestination.
C) They were Separatists who wanted to leave the Church.
D) They were Puritans who believed that the Church was too fancy and elegant.

Answer 1

Answer  A) They objected to clergymen who lived lavishly.

Additional notes:

I've seen some people answer this question with item D, saying commoners supported Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries because they were Puritans.  That is incorrect, however, because the Puritan movement did not begin until later, under the reign of Elizabeth.

I've also seen some challenge to this question's conclusions overall, arguing that the common people were less supportive of Henry's move against the monasteries than has typically been stated.  Daily History, for instance, presents this argument:

• The literature for many centuries argued that the monastic system in England was corrupt and in decline. Recent research shows that this was not the case and while some monasteries were corrupt most of them were not. The monks were usually deeply religious and played an important role in the local economy and society. Additionally, the monasteries were often popular with the local community.

The objection to the monasteries came from reformers more so than from the rank and file of commoners.   Reformers disliked monasticism and thought them overall to be corrupt.