Religion Flashcards

1
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Why did Charles wear 2 shirts on his execution?

A

He didn’t want to shiver and look fearful of his death

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1
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When did James lV become king of England?

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1603

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2
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How many members of parliament signed Charles’ death warrant?

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59/300

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3
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How many crowns did Charles l wear?

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3, Scotland, England and Ireland

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4
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When was Charles l executed?

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30th January 1649 (2.pm)

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5
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The king determined policy and what?

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offices and gifts, coinage and royal pardons

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6
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Define royal prerogative

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Decisions over foreign policy e.g, wars, trade as well as in charge of the church of England

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7
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What was common law?

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the body of previous laws passed and the custom and tradition that entailed for future decisions

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8
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What were proclamations?

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formal announcements made by the king or queen

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9
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What did the people believe about having a tyrant king?

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due to the divine right of kings, it was believed that god appointed the king, therefore if there was a tyrant God would deal with it. This meant there were no justified rebellions

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10
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What were the role of privy councillors?

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Had to stay close to him so they could influence him

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11
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What was patronage?

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The practice of a monarch or nobleman providing support, encouragement, or aid to an individual or group

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12
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How did James create resentment amongst the English nobility?

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Brought his favoured Scottish courtiers at first

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13
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Why did patrons seek a large number of clients?

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It could increase their prestige, power and influence

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14
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Define the role of parliament

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  • represent local grievances
  • pass new laws
  • grant supplies to the monarch
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15
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How did James originally misunderstand the English parliament?

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He mistook their politeness and formality for willingness to accept his requests

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16
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Impact of the rebellion in the 1590s?

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An uneasy truce was developed between Ireland and England that didn’t last and English politicians tended to ignore the Irish

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17
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What were the religious aims of James 1st?

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  • maintain one unified church
  • thought change was needed, however had little sympathy with radical puritans
  • reforms could win over moderate puritans and leave extremists isolated
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18
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What does erastian mean?

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the state governs the church with help of bishops

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19
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What were the puritan’s aims in 1603?

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  • preaching the word of god
  • less emphasis on the power of sacraments
  • having a presbyterian system
  • not many, -about 1/9 of priests
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20
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What were the 2 types of puritans in the early 1600s?

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  • moderates - majority - wanted to reform the church
  • separatists - minority - wanted a complete break from the existing church into their own church
21
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What is an episopalian structure?

A

a hierarchical form of church governance in which the chief local authorities are called bishops.

22
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What is homily of obedience?

A

a speech that discusses the topic of obedience, such as the importance of obedience to God, the consequences of not being obedient, or the need to be a witness of obedience

23
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What is the elect?

A

People who go to heaven

24
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What is the catholic doctrine?

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  • be apart of the church
  • lead a good moral life
25
Q

What was the name of the position occupied by the monarch with regard to the church of England?

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  • supreme governor
26
Q

How many parish priests were there?

A

9000

27
Q

How many puritans were there?

A

1000

28
Q

Name 3 practices of the Church of England?

A
  • Kneel when receiving the sacrament of communion
  • sign of the cross when baptizing
  • Bow when Jesus’ name is mentioned
29
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Name 3 concrete examples that James was successful in dealing with the Puritans

A
  • Bishops were kept
  • 1 bible
  • Cap and surplice was kept
30
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What is a sacrament?

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A religious ceremony, especially the communion

31
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What does popish mean?

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Anything that appeared Catholic or inspired by the pope, this was always a term of abuse

32
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What does Presbyterian mean?

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A system of church government without bishops. Individual congregations chose their own ministers and elders who ran the church

33
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What does benefice mean?

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Another name for parish

34
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What is a secular priest?

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Priests who do not belong to a religious order e.g the jesuits

35
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What does episcopacy mean?

A

Churches governed by bishops

36
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What does papist mean?

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An uncomplimentary name given to Catholics

37
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What is sabbath?

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Another word for Sunday used by the Puritans. They believed there should be no recreation on this day

38
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What is a surplace?

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A long white robe worn by a minister when taking a service

39
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What does tithe mean?

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1/10th of the farmer’s income which was paid to the church annually to pay for the priests

40
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What is the Court of High Commission?

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A court set up by Henry Vlll to exercise control over the church

41
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What does recusant mean?

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Roman Catholics who paid a fine rather than attend services in the Church of England

42
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Who led the Anglican side at the Hampton Court Conference?

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  • Archbishop of Canterbury
  • Bishop of London
43
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Who spoke for the Puritans at the Hampton Court Conference/

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  • Lawrence Chadderton - Emmanuel college, Cambridge
  • John Reynolds - oxford
44
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What religious title was awarded the monarch of England in 1521 - now?

A

Defender of the faith

45
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What did James l like about the church of England?

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  • Easy to pass messages down
  • Run by bishops
46
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How many bishops were there in the early 1600s?

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25 ish

47
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What was James l aims?

A
  • Maintain one unified church
  • James agreed with Puritans that reform was needed, but he has little sympathy with radical puritans
  • reform would win over the moderate puritans and isolate the extremists
48
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Who was James 1’s mother and what was her religion?

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Mary Queen of Scots - catholic

49
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Arminians….

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  • put more stress on sacraments
  • protestant
  • no predestination
  • put a high value on the crown
  • liked bishops
  • loyal to James
50
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What were James’ attitudes towards Arminians?

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  • becomes sympathetic towards them and even promotes some in the church of England
51
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Who were the three main Arminians?

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  • Lancelot Andrewes, bishop of Winchester
  • Richard Neile, bishop of Durham
  • Jacobus Arminius