Puritans Flashcards
Who were the Puritans?
Radical Protestants who wanted to ‘purify’ the Christian religion by removing anything not in the Bible.
What was the Puritans’ view on bishops?
They wanted the Church to be run by committees elected by churchgoers rather than bishops.
How did Puritans feel about the appearance of churches?
They preferred very plain churches with whitewashed walls and no stained-glass windows or statues.
What did Puritans believe about the presence of Jesus in the Communion Service?
They believed it was spiritual, not physical.
Why did some Puritans accept posts as bishops?
They hoped to influence the church in a Puritan direction.
Why were some Puritans influential in Elizabeth’s government?
They held positions such as MPs and were part of the Queen’s Council.
What was the relationship between Puritanism and literacy rates?
Puritanism was strong in areas with higher literacy rates, like London and universities.
Why was Puritanism not a widespread movement?
It struggled to gain traction in areas with low literacy rates and a predominantly Catholic population.
How did the Puritans try to persuade Elizabeth to change?
They campaigned against practices they viewed as ‘too Catholic,’ such as holy days and organ music.
What was Elizabeth’s ultimate response to the Puritans’ demands?
She refused to agree to their wishes for more change, viewing it as a threat to her authority.
What happened in 1571 regarding Puritan discussions in Parliament?
Elizabeth closed Parliament before they could discuss banning vestments.
What were the Puritan divisions?
Moderates, Presbyterians, and Separatists.
What did all Puritans agree on despite their differences?
It was better to have Elizabeth on the throne than the Catholic Mary Queen of Scots.
Fill in the blank: The Puritans’ strict moral views, including their hatred of _______, put them at odds with the majority of ordinary people.
theatre
True or False: The Puritans were a united group.
False
What did each type of puritan want?
Moderates: wanted small changes such as clergy wearing simple robes
Presbyterians: Get rid of bishops
Separatists: Get rid of a national church completely
What are three reasons why puritans challenged the new church?
The changes to the church services didn’t go far enough
There were many Puritans in high positions
Changes to hierarchy in the church didn’t go far enough
