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What was the name of the oath Thomas More refused to take, leading to his conviction of treason?

  • Oath of Supremacy

  • Oath of Allegiance

  • Oath of Fidelity

  • Oath of Office

Answer

Thomas More refused to take the Oath of Supremacy, which acknowledged King Henry VIII as the supreme head of the Church of England. This refusal led to his conviction of treason and eventual execution.
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