Introduction to Elizabeth (prelearning) Flashcards
What was the Privy Council?
Elizabeth’s private council of top government ministers to help her make decisions.
What was a minister?
A minister was a member of the monarch’s court.
What was the Royal Court?
The Royal Court was made-up of the top of society that were around the monarch such as government officials, their wives, servants and other advisers.
What were the nobility?
The nobility were the members of society that had titles, a class you must be born into
What was the Gentry?
The Gentry was made-up of wealthy land owners who held some power in society but not as much as an ability, a class that you could work your way up to
When was Elizabeth removed from the royal household?
At the age of 2 Elizabeth’s father King Henry the eighth removed her as an air after beheading Anne Boleyn her mother and removed her from the royal household
When was Elizabeth brought back into the royal household and why was this?
Elizabeth was brought back in after Catherine Parr, King Henry the eighth’s 6th wife, convinced him. She advised Edward during his reign, they shared religion and intellect
What sort of education did Elizabeth receive?
Elizabeth received one of the best educations available at the time, just like her brother Edward did, she was fluent in many languages and had an extensive knowledge of court politics by the age of 12. This knowledge and wit would keep her live under mary’s anti Protestant reign, however it also singled her out, as this was unusual level of education for a woman of the time.
How was Elizabeth treated when she first came to the throne?
Many people welcomed the fresh start after the tyrannical reign of Mary first. However, there was a big divide between the Catholic and Protestant population and the country was also in debt, 300,000, trying to pay with the war in France and in Scotland that Henry had left. Elizabeth therefore, had to raise taxes and lost popularity, which was scarce as she was a Protestant woman and had a weakend claimed the throne after being removed by Henry in her childhood
What religion was Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was a Protestant like her brother Edward. Her sister, Mary first, had been a Catholic
When did Elizabeth come to power
17th of November 1558
What were some of the main Catholic beliefs that varied from Protestant beliefs?
Catholics believe that the Pope was head of the church in Rome as God’s chosen representative on earth.
The Bible should only be written in Latin and read by church leaders to keep it pure.
Churches should be decorated with lots of gold and bright colours to show God’s glory.
Priests monks and nuns are the chosen people of God so should follow strict rules like no marriage.
Eating the body and blood of Christ, the bread and wine, is to literally take it his body and blood (transubstantiation).
What were the main Protestant beliefs that varied from Catholic beliefs?
Kings were able to run their nation and their church however they saw fit
The Bible should be in any language so it can be accessible to all
God does not ask for any decorations so churches should be plain so people can focus on prayer
church leaders are normal humans who should help others and be allowed to marry
Holy Communion (eating bread and wine) is seen as a symbolic gesture to worship Jesus Christ.
