England In 1558

Question 1

Name 5 features of Elizabeth government:

Answer 1

The court
The privy council
Parliament
Lord lieutenants
Justices of the peace

Question 2

In Elizabeth’s government, what was the role of The court?

Answer 2

Made up of Noblemen who acted as monarchs advisers- helped her display wealth and power

(could also be members of the Privy council)

Question 3

In Elizabeth’s government, what was the role of The privy council?

Answer 3

Members of nobility who helped govern the country. (Monitored parliament, Justices of the peace and oversaw law and order/ security of country)

Question 4

In Elizabeth’s government, what was the role of Parliament?

Answer 4

Advised Elizabeth’s Government-Made up of the House of Lords (noblemen+ Bishops) and the House of Commons.

(+Passed laws and approved taxes/ extraordinary taxes)

Question 5

In Elizabeth’s government, what was the role of Lord Lieutenants?

Answer 5

Noblemen, appointed by government, governed English counties and resided the local militia (-a force of ordinary people- raised in emergency)

Question 6

What is meant by Extraordinary Taxation?

Answer 6

Extra taxes required to pay for unexpected expenses, especially war.

Question 7

What is meant by Militia?

Answer 7

A force of ordinary people (non professionals) raised in an emergency situation.

Question 8

When did Elizabeth 1 become queen?

Answer 8

1558

Question 9

Did Elizabeth posses complete power within her government?

Answer 9

No- she couldn’t pass laws with out parliaments approval/ raise tax without their agreement.

Question 10

What percentage of Elizabethan population lived in the countryside?
(And the rest in towns)

Answer 10

90% (10%)

Question 11

Elizabethan society was ridged ,based on inequality and social hierarchy, TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 11

TRUE