Background - RELIGION Flashcards
What was the official religion of Scotland and England by the mid-sixteenth century?
Both Scotland and England were officially Protestant countries.
How was the Church of Scotland, or the Kirk, organised?
The Church of Scotland was Presbyterian, meaning it had no bishops and was governed by ministers and elders in each parish.
What was the main difference between the Church of Scotland and the Church of England?
The Church of Scotland was Presbyterian with limited royal influence, while the Church of England was Episcopalian with a hierarchical structure led by bishops and the monarch as its head.
Who held the highest authority in the Church of England?
The monarch was the head of the Church of England.
What was the National Covenant of 1638?
The National Covenant was a document signed by Scots opposing the imposition of the Book of Common Prayer by King Charles I, establishing the Covenanters who believed only Jesus Christ could be head of the church.
Why were the Covenanters opposed to King Charles I?
They opposed him because he tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer on the Church of Scotland, which they saw as interference in their religious practices.
How did King Charles II attempt to change the Church of Scotland?
Charles II tried to make the Church of Scotland Episcopalian by reintroducing bishops and declaring himself its head, similar to his role in the Church of England.
Why did Protestants oppose King James VII’s rule?
James VII was Catholic, which raised fears about a Catholic monarchy, especially after the birth of his son, who could be a Catholic heir to the throne.
What event resulted from opposition to King James VII?
Opposition to King James VII’s Catholic rule led to the Glorious Revolution, which brought William of Orange to the throne.
Why did Presbyterians support William of Orange?
Presbyterians supported William of Orange because they saw him as a means to secure and protect the Presbyterian nature of the Church of Scotland.
