1.1-Elizabeth's background and character Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Tudors come to power?
A
1485 Battle of Bosworth
2
Q
Which Pope did Henry fail to secure a divorce from?
A
Pope Clement VII
3
Q
When was Elizabeth born?
A
7 September 1533
4
Q
How old was Elizabeth when her mother was beheaded?
A
2 years old
5
Q
Who was Elizabeths scholar?
A
Roger Ascham
6
Q
What restored Elizabeth as heir to the throne?
A
A Third Act Of Succession
7
Q
How old was Elizabeth when Henry VIII died?
A
13 years old
8
Q
Who did Edward name as his heir?
A
Lady Jane Grey
9
Q
When was Elizabeth crowned queen?
A
15th January 1559
10
Q
Why would Catholics be fearful of Elizabeth becoming queen?
A
.She would reinstate protestantism
11
Q
Why were people worried about Elizabeth being queen?
A
.Uncertain Childhood-being declared illegitimate
.Being a woman-Mary I was not popular
