Key Question 1 Flashcards
What were Royal Progresses?
10 weeks in which Elizabeth toured the country staying at the house of her Nobles
When was Elizabeth’s coronation?
12 January 1559
Why did Elizabeth wear thickwhite makeup?
To cover up small pox scars and to make her look healthy and powerful
What hobbies did Elizabeth have?
- could speak many languages (including Greek,Latin, French and Italian)
- dancing
- horse ridding
- music
- needle work
- archery
What was the royal court?
‘The center of all power in England
Including Elizabeth’s closest advisors and her ladies in waiting
What is patronage?
Noble Men would try to get Elizabeth’s attention and if she like them she would give them
Titles, land or money as a reward.
What are factions?
Factions are little groups that would gang up against things that other men Evers of the royal court did
What was the privy council?
Helped Elizabeth run the country
Wad a body of advisors and ministers who met 2-3 times a week, to discuss matters and advice Elisabeth
(Although she did not Have to listen to them)
Secretary of State?
The queens main advisor
lord treasure
Controlled government spending and tax
Lord high admiral
In charge of the navy
Lord chamberlain
Ran the royal household
Keeper of the great seal?
Made sure government documents were legalised
Sir William Cecil?
Protestant
Lord treasurer
Secretary of State
Earl Robert Dudley
Puritan
Lord Hugh admiral
Sir Christopher Hatton
Protestant
Vice chamberlain
Sir Francis Walsingham
Puritan
Secretary of State
Earl Robert devereux
Puritan
Robert Cecil
Protestant
Secretary of State
Justices of Peace
Local government
Maintains law and order in the community like a policeman
Well paid
Job for the upper class
Lord lieutenant
Local government
Part of the local army
Informed of what is happening and any problems
Works close with the JP
Well regarded title
Parish Constable
Local government
Unpaid
Appointed by JP who gives them duties
Tradesmen usually have this job
Overseer is the poor
Local government
A tax collector
Unpaid
Distributes money to those in need
How many times did parliament meet in Elizabeth’s reign?
13 times