Elizabeth- Mary, Queen of Scots

Question 1

How was Mary Queen of Scots related to Elizabeth?

Answer 1

They were cousins

Question 2

How did Mary QoS’s marriage anger Elizabeth?

Answer 2

Mary married Darnley who was a descendent of Henry VII therefore improving her claim to the English throne

Question 3

What happened that caused Mary QoS’ abdication?

Answer 3

Death of her husband Darnley and her quick marriage to the Earl of Bothwell caused civil war to break out.
She was forced to abdicate in favour of her infant son James VI of Scotland.

Question 4

What rebellion was triggered by Mary QoS arrival in England?

Answer 4

The Northern Rebellion- 1569

Question 5

What plots and rebellions was Mary Queen of Scots part of?

Answer 5

• The Northern Rebellion 1569
• The Ridolfi plot 1571
• The Throckmorton plot 1583
• The Babington plot 1586

Question 6

Why was the signing of Mary’s death warrant significant?

Answer 6

• Elizabeth had supposedly wept over letters from her cousin previously
• Elizabeth signed the deathwarrent but ordered that it wasn’t sealed
• The Privy Council took the drastic action and sealed the death warrant
• News of Mary’s execution left Elizabeth distraught over having commited regicide, she didn’t see William Cecil for six months

Question 7

How was Mary Queen of Scots’ death impactful?

Answer 7

• She wore red, the colour of catholic martyrs
• Elizabeth was concerned that it would insight further rebellion, but it didn’t