Elizabeth Flashcards
Act of uniformity 1559
Demanded everyone should go to church once a week or pay a fine of 12 pence and established a new book of common prayer
Royal injunctions 1559
Set of royal injunctions nominated visitors to inspect the Church and gave specific instructions such as removal of superstitious things from churches
The thirty nine articles 1563
Supporter reformed doctrine e.g. denied teachings concerning transsubstantiation and affirmed that scripture was final authority on salvation
Treaty of Cateau Cambresis 1559
Ended war with french. Stated that France would retain Calais for eight years thereafter france would pay England 500,000 crowns or return if
What was established by the Act of Uniformity, 1559?
The use of the new Book of Common Prayer
The Act also demanded attendance at church or a fine.
How often did the Act of Uniformity require attendance at church?
Once a week
Failure to comply resulted in a fine of 12 pence.
What was the fine for not attending church as per the Act of Uniformity, 1559?
12 pence
This was considered a considerable sum at the time.
The 1559 Book of Common Prayer was a version of which earlier book?
The Book of Common Prayer of 1552
The 1559 version was adjusted to appeal to traditionally minded worshippers.
What was a notable feature of the language in the 1559 prayer book?
It allowed variations in Eucharistic belief
This careful wording aimed to make the prayer book more acceptable to a broader audience.