Elizabeth's Court & Parliament (AQA GCSE History: British Depth Study (Paper 2: Section B)): Flashcards
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In which year was Elizabeth I born?
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In which year was Elizabeth I born?
Elizabeth I was born in 1533.
Define heir.
An heir is the person legally entitled to inherit the throne.
Who were Elizabeth I's parents?
Elizabeth I's parents were Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Elizabeth's mother, Anne Boleyn, was in 1536 when Elizabeth was three years old.
Elizabeth's mother, Anne Boleyn, was executed in 1536 when Elizabeth was three years old.
True or False?
Elizabeth I was a devout Protestant.
True.
Elizabeth was a devout Protestant.
Which of Henry VIII's wives brought Elizabeth back to the royal court?
Catherine Parr, Henry's sixth wife, brought Elizabeth back to the royal court.
Catherine Parr persuaded Henry to restore Elizabeth's legitimacy in the Act of Succession in .
Catherine Parr persuaded Henry to restore Elizabeth's legitimacy in the Act of Succession in 1543.
Why did Henry VIII distrust Elizabeth during her early life?
Henry VIII distrusted Elizabeth because she was the daughter of Anne Boleyn, who was executed for treason.
In which year did Mary I place Elizabeth in the Tower of London?
Mary I placed Elizabeth in the Tower of London in 1554.
Define high treason.
High treason is the serious crime of plotting against or betraying the monarch.
Which religion did Mary I follow?
Mary I followed Catholicism; Mary I was a devout Catholic.
In which month and year did Elizabeth become Queen of England?
Elizabeth became Queen of England in November 1558.
Where did Elizabeth's royal court mainly meet?
Elizabeth's royal court mainly met at Whitehall Palace in London.
Approximately people were in Elizabeth's royal court.
Approximately 1,000 people were in Elizabeth's royal court.
True or False?
The Privy Council met with the monarch three times a week.
True.
The Privy Council met with the monarch three times a week.
Roughly how many members did Elizabeth choose for her Privy Council?
Elizabeth chose about 19 members for her Privy Council.
Define Justices of the Peace.
Justices of the Peace were large landowners who kept law and order locally, acting as judges in serious county crimes in an unpaid, voluntary role.
Which government role did William Cecil, Baron Burghley, serve twice under Elizabeth?
William Cecil, Baron Burghley, served twice as Secretary of State under Elizabeth.
By what nickname was Francis Walsingham known?
Francis Walsingham was known as the 'spymaster'.
Walsingham played a pivotal role in the trial and execution of Mary Queen of Scots in .
Walsingham played a pivotal role in the trial and execution of Mary Queen of Scots in 1587.
What was Robert Dudley's relationship to Elizabeth I in childhood?
In childhood, Robert Dudley was Elizabeth I's childhood friend, and later a favourite and possible suitor.
Define patronage.
Patronage is rewarding loyal courtiers with titles, monopolies, power, money or land to secure their loyalty.
Which monopoly was the Earl of Essex given in 1587?
The Earl of Essex was given a sweet wine monopoly in 1587.
Define royal progress.
A royal progress was a summer tour of the country by Elizabeth and her court, staying at the homes of wealthy nobles.
When Elizabeth came to the throne, the crown was £ in debt due to previous monarchs' wars.
When Elizabeth came to the throne, the crown was £300,000 in debt due to previous monarchs' wars.
True or False?
In 16th-century England it was rare for a queen to rule in her own right.
True.
It was rare for a queen to rule in her own right in 16th-century England.
Which foreign king did Mary I marry, highlighting the danger of a female ruler marrying?
Mary I married the Catholic King Philip II of Spain, highlighting the danger of a female ruler marrying.
The succession issue became a serious problem when Elizabeth caught in 1562.
The succession issue became a serious problem when Elizabeth caught smallpox in 1562.
Which Scottish king became a suitable successor towards the end of Elizabeth's reign?
King James VI of Scotland became a suitable successor towards the end of Elizabeth's reign.
How did Elizabeth view Parliament?
Elizabeth viewed Parliament as an 'inconvenient necessity'.
Elizabeth opened sessions of parliament during her reign.
Elizabeth opened 13 sessions of parliament during her reign.
Which MP was imprisoned in the Tower of London for raising the succession in Parliament?
Peter Wentworth was imprisoned in the Tower of London for raising the succession in Parliament.
Define veto.
A veto is the monarch's power to reject a law proposed by Parliament.
In which year did William Cecil die?
William Cecil died in August 1598.
Whose step-son was Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex?
Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex, was the step-son of Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester.
Which rival Privy Councillor did the Earl of Essex clash with?
The Earl of Essex clashed with Robert Cecil, son of William Cecil.
The Essex Rebellion took place in the year .
The Essex Rebellion took place in the year 1601.
What did the Essex Rebellion show about Elizabeth's rule?
The Essex Rebellion showed the decline of Elizabeth's authority and that she could no longer rely on her closest advisers, though she could still remove opposition.
Elizabeth was years old when she became queen, which was considered too old to be unmarried in the Tudor period.
Elizabeth was 25 years old when she became queen, which was considered too old to be unmarried in the Tudor period.
Why did Elizabeth need to marry to continue the Tudor dynasty?
Elizabeth needed to marry to continue the Tudor dynasty in order to provide an heir and secure her throne, preventing a succession crisis when she died.
True or False?
Childbirth was one of the most common causes of death for women in the Tudor period.
True.
Giving birth was very dangerous and a common cause of death for women.
Why was marrying a foreign ruler seen as a disadvantage for Elizabeth?
Marrying a foreign ruler was seen as a disadvantage because England could end up controlled by that country, as seen when Mary I married King Philip II of Spain.
Who were the main three suitors considered for Elizabeth?
The main three suitors considered for Elizabeth were King Philip II of Spain, Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester) and Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon.
Which English suitor was a childhood friend of Elizabeth and a Protestant?
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, was the English suitor who was a childhood friend of Elizabeth and a Protestant.
Parliament's actions in over Elizabeth's marriage caused conflict between Elizabeth and Parliament.
Parliament's actions in 1566 over Elizabeth's marriage caused conflict between Elizabeth and Parliament.
Which MP was arrested and jailed after petitioning Parliament over Elizabeth's marriage and succession?
Peter Wentworth was arrested and jailed after petitioning Parliament over Elizabeth's marriage and succession.
Define suitor.
A suitor is a person who wishes to marry someone, especially a potential husband for the queen.
Define Virgin Queen.
The Virgin Queen was the image Elizabeth created of herself as an unmarried queen married to England, used as propaganda to gain support.
According to Elizabeth's 1564 letter, to whom had she 'joined herself in marriage'?
According to Elizabeth's 1564 letter, she had 'joined herself in marriage' to the kingdom of England.
Give one reason historians argue Elizabeth chose not to marry.
One reason historians argue Elizabeth chose not to marry is that she wanted to keep her independence and power, which she would lose if she married.
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