Elizabethan Topic 4 - The Problem Of Religion Flashcards
What was Henry VIII influence in the religious problems inherited by Elizabeth in 1559
Henry VIII created the church of England which ended more than 1000 years of Catholicism in England
What was Edward VI influence in the religious problems inherited by Elizabeth in 1559
Edward VI introduced the protestant prayer book and services in English
What was Mary I influence in the religious problems inherited by Elizabeth in 1559
Mary restored Catholism and made the Pope the head of the church
What was the Pope’s view on Elizabeth I
Elizabeth had no right to the throne as she was illegitimate
What was the King of Frances view on Elizabeth I
The King supported the Pope’s view and believed Mary Queen of Scots was the rightful air
By what year was more than half of the population in England Protestant
1559
What type of Christian completely rejected the Catholic church
Puritans
What are the Catholic Churches beliefs
Pope was the head of the church
Transubstantiation
Priests should not marry
Bible was in Latin
What is meant by transubstantiation
During communion, the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Christ
What were the beliefs of Protestants
The monarch was the head of the church
Bibles and church services should be in English
Priests can marry
consubstantiation
What is meant by the term consubstantiation
The bread and wine taken during communion symbolically represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ
What were the aims of the religious settlement
- Keep foreign powers content
- Prevent the Pope form excommunicating Elizabeth
- For Elizabeth to be accepted by the many Catholic MP’s
What were the main components of the ‘middle way’
- Protestantism was the official religion
- Catholics were not persecuted by were fined for not attending church
What were the components of the Act of Supremacy
Elizabeth was the head of the church
Elizabeth held the title - Supreme governor of the church of England
All important officials had to wear an oath to Elizabeth’s title
What were the components of the Act of Uniformity
The 1552 prayer book was used in all churches
The Bible and services were in English
Recusants were fined 1 shilling for missing church
Clergy wore vestments and could marry
What were the Royal injunctions
They were instructions to the clergy to establish uniformity of worship and behaviour to enforce the act of uniformity and supremacy
What did the Royal injunctions order the clergy to do
Condemn Catholic practices
Identify and report recusants
Ensure a copy of the Bible in English in each church
Ensure uniformity of services
What was the act of exchange
It’s allowed Elizabeth to take land and buildings belonging to the church which could be used to fund foreign wars and to award loyal followers with land
What does the term Episcopacy mean
The role of bishops
What were the roles of bishops
Administer the church and reject the Geneva model of control
What were the 39 articles
The document which laid down the beliefs of the Church of England which was approved by Elizabeth in 1571 and following this the clergy have to swear to them
What was the reaction to the settlement in England
The reaction of Catholics was muted
Only 250 out of 9000 priests rejected the changes
What were the reactions of the settlement abroad
France showed little interest as the country was drifting toward Civil War
King Philip II and the pope hoped Elizabeth would change the settlement over time
