Catholicism Flashcards
What was the primary religion in England before the Elizabethan era?
Catholicism
True or False: Elizabeth I was a Catholic monarch.
False
What act established the Church of England and rejected papal authority?
The Act of Supremacy (1534)
What was the name of the Catholic plot to assassinate Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne?
The Babington Plot
Who was the Pope that excommunicated Elizabeth I in 1570?
Pope Pius V
True or False: Catholics were allowed to practice their faith openly in Elizabethan England.
False
What were the penalties for practicing Catholicism in Elizabethan England?
Fines, imprisonment, and even execution.
What was the significance of the Act of Uniformity (1559)?
It established the Book of Common Prayer as the official liturgy.
True or False: The majority of the English populace remained loyal to Catholicism during Elizabeth’s reign.
True
Who was the prominent Catholic figure that led the rebellion against Elizabeth I in 1569?
The Duke of Norfolk
What was the name of the secret Catholic network operating in England?
The Catholic underground
What year did the Elizabethan Religious Settlement take place?
1559
What was the main consequence of the excommunication of Elizabeth I by the Pope?
It encouraged Catholic plots against her.
True or False: Elizabeth I supported Catholic missions in England.
False
What was the ultimate fate of many Catholic clergy during the Elizabethan era?
They were executed or exiled.
What did the term ‘ recusant’ refer to in Elizabethan England?
Catholics who refused to attend Anglican services.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act of 1585 allowed for the execution of priests.
Priest
