Elizabeths propaganda

Question 1

What mythical/ spiritual/ biblical characters was Elizabeth seen as?

Answer 1

Virgin Mary Deborah Emperor Constantine (the true religion bringer) Portrayed as various greek godesses

Question 2

What did Elizabeth do to the Catholic symbols?

Answer 2

removed them all and replaced with herself. Relating herself to the same spiritual position

Question 3

How was Elizabeths image spread through society? (list)

Answer 3

Masques- entertainment in court, dancing, musicians to mark her achievements Drama- theatre to bless her reign Miniatures- courtiers wore to show loyalty and devotion Progresses Tournaments- fight for Elizabeth Chivalry- literature and poetry Portraits of her in nobles houses

Question 4

When were miniatures established and who wore them?

Answer 4

1586 Burghley, Drake, Hatton, Walsingham

Question 5

What tournaments occurred during accession day?

Answer 5

Sir Henry Lee started accession days to be jousts to show chivalry, heroism and loyalty

Question 6

How were sermons used as propaganda to lower society?

Answer 6

Homily of Obedience every week, praying for safety and a blessed reign Accession Day faced prayers and acknowledgment of Elizabeths achievements. Praise for Elizabeth being responsible for peace and true religion.

Question 7

How were images used as propaganda to lower society?

Answer 7

Domestic industry of woodcuts, engraving, medallions, court portraits to show her eternal youth.

Question 8

What control did Elizabeth have over images in 1563?

Answer 8

She had to approve all distribution of certain images

Question 9

How were printing press used as propaganda to lower society?

Answer 9

Published speeches Pamphlets Ballads Sermons to emphasis the Queens glory and special relationship with her subjects

Question 10

How were festivals used as propaganda to lower society?

Answer 10

Cult of Gloriana- Elizabeth acted as the protestant heroine in wars against catholicism. Accession Day was added to the calendar of church festivals

Question 11

How were plays used as propaganda to lower society?

Answer 11

License to play write without direct reference to the Queen or Church of England. Master of Revels used to close down some theatres for effective form of control Shakespeare criticised other monarchs to praise the current

Question 12

How was loyalty used as propaganda to lower society?

Answer 12

Cult of Gloriana compensated Elizabeths Gender and issue of marriage/ succession. Emphasised her achievements, enticing loyalty and potential love from her suspects

Question 13

How was image of royalty so successfully penetrated?

Answer 13

Imposed through communication Propaganda repetition would eventually brainwash the people and silence criticism of the regime

Question 14

What was the significance of affirming the Tudor Dynasty in elizabeths image?

Answer 14

Recognised the importance in popular support through royal progresses. Tudor Dynasty became a symbol

Question 15

What was the significance of Holkeins portraits in elizabeths image?

Answer 15

Image revived/ reproduced in Elizabeths reign to deal with issues like the single status and catholic threat. Enhanced the idea of political stability causing willing support

Question 16

What proclamation did Elizabeth release in 1596 that was related to her reputation?

Answer 16

Proclamation to destroy all unflattering portraits. So Nicolas Hillard painted formalised versions

Question 17

What special events did Elizabeth use to maintain her image?

Answer 17

Plays Pageants Accession Days

Question 18

What did Elizabeth do that shows that she still had a positive reputation?

Answer 18

She still progressed Hunted Danced Had youthful ambassadors

Question 19

How did Elizabeths Golden Speech create a good impression?

Answer 19

Showed she still had a political touch Maintained support

Question 20

What was the significance of being the Virgin Queen and Gloriana for Elizabeths reputation?

Answer 20

Virgin Queen to show devotion and was symbolic Gloriana disguised the issue of age, death and succession

Question 21

What did propaganda emphasise to promote her image?

Answer 21

Restorer of true religion Herald of a new age, harmony and progress Virgin Queen= married to the people (portrayal of the ideal woman, being pure and emulating Virgin Mary) No ordinary woman- chosen by God, as good as any man (escaping sexism)

Question 22

What was the significance of her Coronation image?

Answer 22

Showing herself as a symbol. Making herself Godly for Catholics

Question 23

What was the significance of royal progresses?

Answer 23

Controlled everyones personal image of her along with festivals like her Accession date

Question 24

What propaganda did Elizabeth use in relation to succession?

Answer 24

Virgin Queen, It flattered England and showed a saint like propaganda