Elizabeth religious settlement

Question 1

Protestant beliefs

Answer 1

1. Bible and Church services should be in the language that people understand.
2. People don’t need priest’s help or special rituals to have their sins forgiven.

Question 2

Long Term and Short Term

Aims of Elizabeth’s religious settlement?

Answer 2

• Short Term: Elizabeth hoped most Catholics would accept her Church
• Long Term: Elizabeth hoped that Catholic faith would fade away over time.

Question 3

List me 2 Elizabeth religious settlement

Answer 3

1. The Act of Supremacy
2. The Act of Uniformity.

Question 4

What is Act of Supremacy?

Answer 4

• Elizabeth would be the supreme head of Church
• All priests and officials had to take an oath accepting her as Supreme Head.

Question 5

What is Act of Uniformity?

Answer 5

• Protestantism became the official faith of England.
• All churches would have to use the Book of Common Prayer (English) and Bibles (English)
• Churches were allowed to keep colourful decorations and vestments.
• Everyone must attend church weekly or face fine