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Elizabethan England c1568- 1603: Mary, Queen of Scots Flashcards

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1
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What was Mary Queen of Scots relation to Elizabeth I?

A

Elizabeth’s cousin

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2
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When did Mary Queen of Scots become Queen of Scotland?

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1542

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How old was Mary Queen of Scots when she became Queen of Scotland?

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Only 8 days old

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4
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Who was Mary Queen of Scots married to in 1558?

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The air to the French throne.

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5
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How many countries was Mary Queen of Scots briefly queen of?

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2

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Once Mary Queen of Scots returned to Scotland after her husband’s death why had he became increasingly unpopular?

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The country had become increasingly Protestant in her absence.

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7
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What was she accused of in 1567?

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The murder of her second husband Lord Darnley.

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8
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Who was crowned as king of Scotland in Mary’s place once she fled to England?

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Her young son, James.

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Why did Mary’s arrival to England concerned many Protestants?

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They were worried that she might directly lead/ inspire a rebellion against Elizabeth I.

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10
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Who had called for Mary’s execution?

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Parliament and a number of privy counsellors.

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Why was Elizabeth to execute Mary Queen of Scots?

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She did not want to kill a fellow Queen.

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12
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How many years was Mary kept and the Close guard and moved around England for?

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19 years

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13
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Which three plots was Mary Queen of Scots linked to?

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1.The Babington Plot
2. The Throckmorton plot
3. The Northern Rebellion

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Which plot out of the 3 did Mary Queen of Scots seem to be directly involved in?

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The final plot (The Babington plot)

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In ____, a rich young _______ man named ________ Babington planned to kill Elizabeth, rescue ____ and place her on throne.

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  1. 1586
  2. Catholic
  3. Anthony
  4. Mary
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16
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How did Anthony Babington manage to communicate with Mary?

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He got married servants to hide coded messages within their barrels that were sent to her room.

17
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Who uncovered the Babington Plot?

A

Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth spymaster.

18
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How did Sir Walsingham in him uncover the Babington Plot?

A

The servants who hid the coaded messages were his spies and the original message as well as Mary’s reply were decoded and taken to the Queen.

19
Q

Why did Elizabeth I have little choice but to order Mary to go on trial for treason?

A

There was clear evidence

20
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When was Mary Queen of scot trial for treason?

A

October 1586

21
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How many noblemen was Mary put on trial before?

A

36

22
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Which two of Elizabeth’s closest advisors were included in the court of noblemen?

A

Sir Francis Walsingham and William Cecil

23
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What did Mary criticise when defending herself on trial?

A

That she had not been allowed to see the evidence against her.

24
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Why did Mary refuse to accept that the court had any right to pass the sentence on her?

A

She claimed that as she was not English she could not be guilty of treason.

25
Q

What year was Mary Queen of Scots found guilty of treason and sentenced to death?

A

25th October

26
Q

Why was Elizabeth I reluctant to assign Mary’s death warrant?

A

She said that executing a fellow monarch might inspire her enemies or that Mary’s son James would want revenge.

27
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Who else’s reaction was Elizabeth I concerned about?

A

Catholic powers such as France and Spain.

28
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When did Elizabeth I sign Mary Queen of Scots death warrent despite her fears?

A

The first of February 1587

29
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Where and when was Mary Queen of Scots executed?

A

In private, at Fotheringhay Castle seven days later.

30
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Who were the official witnesses of Mary Queen of Scots execution?

A

The Earl of Shrewsbury and the Earl of Kent

31
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Who was the new heir to the English throne?

A

Mary’s son James- a Protestant

32
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Why was Mary, even in death, seen as an important figure?

A

They saw her as a martyr to her face and that her execution proved that Elizabeth I was a wicked heretic.

33
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Why was Elizabeth’s concerned about the reaction abroad unwarranted?

A

Although there was outrage there was no action from France or Spain.

34
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True or false: King James of Scotland accepted Elizabeth apology for the death of his mother.

A

True

35
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Apart from being King James VI of Scotland, what was James’s later title?

A

King James I of England

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