Elizabethan Topic 1 Flashcards
How did Elizabeth know Mary Queen Of Scott’s?
They were cousins
Why was Mary 1 known as Bloody Mary?
She killed Protestants
After Elizabeth’s father died,Edward was King but what religion did he reign England as?
Protestant
After Edward dies,Mary 1 became Queen,what religion did she reign England as?
Catholic
What was the 1554,Wyatt Rebellion?
It was to stop Mary and Prince Phillip of Spain from getting married. Elizabeth was thought to be involved so Mary locked her up in the Tower Of London but not enough evidence was found to charge her for treason. She was moved to Woodstock in Oxfordshire. Later moved to Hatfield House where she met William Cecil
Who was the Wyatt Rebellion of 1554 led by?
Thomas Wyatt
When did Elizabeth’s coronation take place?
15th January 1554
What religion is Elizabeth’s reign?
A mix of Protestant and catholic but mostly Protestant
What kind of Education did Elizabeth have?
Could speak 5 languages:e.g Latin and Greek
She studied Theology ( the study of nature and religious beliefs)
What was the art of her reign like?
She used portrait to increase her popularity,the key themes were: majestic,youthful,immortal,wise,
Powerful,virgin
What were royal progresses?
A ten week tour of East England/close to London used to increase her popularity. She was also joined by her entire royal court
What was the Royal court?
The centre of all political power
What were Courtiers?
People who lived and worked in Whitehall Palace (main residence for the Royal Court). Including servants and Lady’s in waiting to chief advisors
What were nobles in Court?
Sought the patronage of the Queen. They wanted a title,a role,some power so they worked to impress her
What was the privy council?
A body of Advisors appointed by the Queen,like the government. They met 3 or 4 times a week. Some included: William Cecil,Robert Dudley,Robert Cecil,Sir Francis Walshingham
