Ridolfi Plot Flashcards
What was the Ridolfi Plot?
A conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne.
Who was the primary organizer of the Ridolfi Plot?
Roberto Ridolfi, an Italian banker.
True or False: The Ridolfi Plot was successful in its objectives.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Ridolfi Plot aimed to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and restore ______ to the English throne.
Catholicism.
Which foreign country was involved in the Ridolfi Plot?
Spain.
What year did the Ridolfi Plot take place?
1571.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a participant in the Ridolfi Plot? A) Mary, Queen of Scots B) Roberto Ridolfi C) Duke of Guise D) Duke of Norfolk
C)
What was the fate of the Duke of Norfolk in relation to the Ridolfi Plot?
Execution.
True or False: The Ridolfi Plot was discovered before it was executed.
True.
What was one of the main consequences of the Ridolfi Plot for Catholic conspirators in England?
Increased persecution and repression of Catholics.
Which English monarch was targeted in the Ridolfi Plot?
Queen Elizabeth I.
What was the primary religious motivation behind the Ridolfi Plot?
To restore Catholic rule in Protestant England.
Fill in the blank: The Ridolfi Plot was part of a series of ______ against Elizabeth I.
Catholic conspiracies.
Who was the intended successor to Queen Elizabeth I according to the Ridolfi Plot?
Mary, Queen of Scots.
Multiple Choice: What was the outcome for Roberto Ridolfi after the plot was discovered? A) He was executed B) He fled to Spain C) He became a hero D) He was imprisoned
B)
