Elizabeth I Flashcards
When did the new Act of Supremacy and Act of Uniformity become law?
May 1559
When did Elizabeth turn down Philip II’s hand in marriage?
1559
How did Philip II of Spain show his recognition of Elizabeth’s right of succession?
He sent his envoy, the Count of Feria (Spanish ambassador), to see Elizabeth a month before Mary’s death
Give an example showing Mary’s councillors attitudes to Elizabeth once she became Queen
On the same day Cecil was appointed Principal Secretary, Elizabeth received a deputation of nine of Mary’s councillors who assured her of their loyalty.
What was the reason for the Act of Supremacy?
To restore the royal supremacy in the Church which had been removed in Mary’s reign so it gave Elizabeth authority to act in matters relating to the Church
When were the 39 Articles of Religion enforced and what was the reason for them?
1563
To define the faith of the Elizabethan Church. Article 17 emphasised the importance of predestination suggesting the Church of England was linked to Calvinism
Name the 8 aspects of the Act of Supremacy
- Papal supremacy, restored by Mary, was rejected
- The Reformation legislation of Henry VIII’s reign was restored
- Heresy laws revived under Mary were repealed
- Communion of Both Kinds were re-established
- An Oath of Supremacy had to be taken by clergymen and church officials and there were penalties for those who refused to do so
- Revived powers of royal visitation of the Church
- Allowed the Crown to appoint commissioners, giving them power to reform, order, amend errors…
- Described the Queen as ‘Supreme Governor’ rather than ‘Supreme Head’ of the Church of England as her father had been.
Give an example that some people disapproved of the Act of Supremacy
Marian bishops felt unable to take the Oath of supremacy and were deprived of their posts. One record estimates around 2,000 parish clergymen were deprived but this is uncertain.
What were the two modifications to Cranmer’s Book of Common Prayer from 1552?
- Variations in Eucharist belief were permitted. ‘The body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee’ and ‘Take and eat this in remembrance’.
- The ‘Black Rubric’ which explained the practice of kneeling at the administration of the Eucharist was excluded.
What did the Act of Uniformity say about non-attenders at Church?
They could be fined one shilling (5p)
The 1559 Injunctions meant that parish churches had to purchase which two books?
An English Bible and a copy of the Erasmus’s Paraphrases
Altogether how many acts were passed by Elizabeth’s parliaments?
438
Of the 13 parliamentary sessions in Elizabeth’s reign, how many were asked to grant revenue?
11
Name 6 tactics Elizabeth employed to control her council
- She only discussed policy with small groups and participated in discussions to prevent the council agreeing on formal advice
- Kept close notes to question councillors
- Consulted men outside the council- particularly foreign ambassadors
- Encouraged councillors to compete for rewards- promoted divisions
- Displayed anger and violence
- Displayed affection
Who educated Elizabeth when she was young and what was she taught?
Cambridge’s best graduates such as William Grindal and Roger Ascham
English, Latin , French and Italian