Elizabeth's Religious Settlement Flashcards
What was the main purpose of the Act of Supremacy, 1559?
Restored crown supremacy over the church and established Elizabeth as ‘Supreme Governor’ of the Church of England
It repealed Mary’s Heresy Laws and allowed the crown to appoint commissioners to reform the church.
What was the modified version of the Book of Common Prayer introduced in the Act of Uniformity, 1559?
Cranmer’s 1552 Book of Common Prayer, with both versions of Eucharist accepted (wafer & bread)
The ‘Black Rubric’ explaining kneeling for Eucharist was omitted.
What were the Royal Injunctions of 1559 focused on?
Suppression of superstition, including Catholic practices
This included administering the Eucharist at a communion table instead of an altar.
What was the significance of the Thirty-Nine Articles, 1563?
Designed to avoid controversy in opinions, combining elements of Calvinism, Lutheranism, and Catholicism
It reflected Elizabeth’s desire to make the church inclusive of different viewpoints.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act incorporated Wales into the legal fabric of England.
Laws in Wales Act
True or False: The Intercursus Malus was a successful trade deal with Burgundy.
False
It was a one-sided trade deal in England’s favor but was never carried out.
What did the Succession Act establish regarding Mary and Elizabeth?
Mary & Elizabeth were back in line of succession, allowing Henry to decide the succession order
This gave Henry VIII significant control over the line of succession.
What was the impact of the Loss of Calais in 1558?
Signified the end of English ambitions in France
It was considered a catastrophic event for English foreign policy.
What was the main goal of the Elizabethan Church’s reforms?
To create a church that was inclusive and moderate, balancing Catholic and Protestant elements
This was influenced by both Elizabeth and Cecil.
What was the role of Cecil in the enforcement of religious policies?
Hired enforcers who were strongly Protestant to implement reforms
This included requiring clergy’s wives to have documents signed by two JPs.
What was the Treaty of London about?
Union of Christians against the Ottomans
This treaty was established in 1558.
What did the Treaty of Bruges entail?
A secret agreement between the Holy Roman Empire and England to invade France together
This treaty was signed in 1526.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Ordinances were reforms to finances by Wolsey for the Privy Council.
Eltham
What was the outcome of the Act of Uniformity, 1552?
Established a moderate Protestant Church with specific liturgical practices
This was a precursor to the changes made in 1559.
What was the Elizabethan approach to church ornaments?
Restored to pre-1549 state
This was part of the Act of Uniformity, 1559.
What was the purpose of the ‘Oath of Supremacy’ taken by clergy?
To affirm loyalty to Elizabeth as ‘Supreme Governor’ of the Church of England
Refusals to take the oath resulted in removal from office.
