Elizabethan Period

Question 1

Royal Court

Answer 1

500 courtiers
Not a place but a group of people as the queen was constantly moving
Patronage

Question 2

Privy Chamber

Answer 2

The queens private space where only certain people were allowed, including the earl of Essex

Question 3

The Privy Council

Answer 3

group of ministers who helped Elizabeth run the country
19 members
Different views so Elizabeth could have a range of opinions
Never met at the same time so prevent a rebellion

Question 4

William Cecil

Answer 4

Secretary of State between 1558-72 and 1590-98
More willing to suppress Catholics than Elizabeth

Question 5

Francis Washingham

Answer 5

Secretary of State between 1572-90
Puritan who hated Catholics
Elizabeths spymaster and uncovered many plots against her (bablington Plot)

Question 6

Rebellion of the earl of Essex

Answer 6

Married without her permission
Made a deal with the Irish without her permission
Lead a small rebellion
Got executed in 1601