Intro to 16th Century - reading

Intro to 16th Century - reading
I have never done this before, so bear with me and I hope I am doing what is expected of me for this class - I will use all the advice I can get.

The 16th Century is a fascinating time in the history of the world, but Henry VIII was an insane monarch and he repulses me. He declared himself the head of the English Church! Despite this fact, many interesting historical events occurred.
English was a language that carried no importance until the end of the 16th C
More's well-received "Utopia" written in Latin and not translated to English until late 1550's.
By 1600, English language very powerful communication medium- talented writers created many remarkable works in the language, including Bible translations.
The House of Tudor, "Groom of the Stool", courtiers
Court center of culture and power: theatre and masque, dress, speech, tastes in music, painting and poetry.
Economic boom-time for England, especially London.
Renaissance in Italy influenced rebirth in England.
Beginning of Humanist perspectives and thought.
Education focus,"shifted from training for the Church to the general acquisition of literature...”
REFORMATION - (I like the first paragraph about Catholicism). Martin Luther forever changed Christianity; "sola scriptura", "sola fide".
Key Players: Zwingli, Calvin, Pope Leo X, Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII.
And then, "Bloody Mary" and Elizabeth.