Elizabethan society- topic one Flashcards
What was society structured by?
The great chain of being
Name all 9 positions on the great chain of being (lowest to highest)
non- living things
plants
animals
peasants
gentry
nobility
kings and queens
angels
god
Who were the privy council?
A group of 19 advisors, led by William Cecil who advised Elizabeth to make many political decisions
What role did the parliament play in society?
Had influence over the settings of taxes and were responsible for passing laws
Queen still decided whether to listen to their advice.
Who were the lord lieutenants (3)
appointed by the queen to take responsibility for an area of a country
responsible for settling disputes. raising taxes and raising an army.
Some were privy councillers
What were the challenges Elizabeth faced at home when she became queen in 1558? (6)
legitimacy to the throne
marriage- she did not want to marry as she felt it would weaken her power on the throne
economy- economy was in 30,000 in debt when she became queen
personality- took too long to make decisions and this angered people
religion- she wanted to carry on her fathers protestant faith and this angered many catholics
gender
children- Elizabeth did not want/have children and this exposed her as she would be easier to overthrow
Why did Elizabeth introduce a religious settlement in 1559?
She wanted to find a way to bring people together
Wanted to find a form of Protestantism that Catholics would accept
What was the act of supremacy? (3)
Made Elizabeth supreme governor- not supreme head- allowed Catholics to interpret this title less seriously as The Pope was seen as head.
all clergy officials had to sign an oath of allegiance to her
members who’s loyalty was in doubt could be punished
What was the act of uniformity? (3)
established the appearance of churches and the form of services
introduced new common prayer book which was in English
ordered everyone to attend church on sundays or they would be fined one shilling.
What were the royal injunctions? (4)
Set of instructions issued by Cecil to enforce the two acts and say how people should worship god
All clergy had to teach the royal supremacy and report anyone who didn’t attend church to Privy council
All pilgrimages and fake idols banned
Ensured every parish had a copy of the English bible
