3.1-Religious matters Flashcards
What did Elizabeth want in a church?
Something that would appeal to both catholics and protestants
Why did Elizabeth want to take over as much of the church as she could?
To maximise her power
When was the Act of Supremacy?
1559
What did the Act of Supremacy outline?
.Made Elizabeth supreme governor of the church
.Elizabeth took supreme governor instead of head as neither cathloics or protestants wanted a woman as head of the church
Which Act aimed to end quarrels between protestants and Catholics?
1559 Act of Uniformity
What protestant features were kept in the church?
.Bible was wrote in English
.Services were held in English
.The clergy were allowed to marry
.Old Catholic practices such as pilgrimages were banned
What Catholic features were kept in the church?
.Catholic episcopal structure remained
.Ornaments such as crosses and candles could be placed on the communion table
.Priests could wear elaborate catholic style vestments
What happened to high up Catholics who failed to acknowledge Elizabeth as head of the church?
Had their titles took away
What did the pope order catholics not to do?
Not attend anglican services
Which Pope excommunicated Elizabeth?
Pope Pious V
By the end of Elizabeths reign how many jesuit priests were left?
20
What did the Treason act 1571 do?
Anyone denying Elizabeths supremacy or bringing the Popes bull could be punished by death
In 1585 what were all catholic priests ordered to do?
Leave England in 40 days on pain of death
What restrictions were put in place on catholics in 1593?
.Large catholic gatherings were made illegal
.Catholics could not travel further than 5 miles away from their house
By the end of her regin what % of people were catholic sympathisers?
10%
