T1 - Elizabethan Government

Question 1

Name all six members of the Privy Council.

Answer 1

William Cecil
Robert Dudley
Christopher Hatton
Francis Walsingham
Robert Devereux
Robert Cecil

Question 2

What was the role of the Privy Council?

Answer 2

They advised the Queen on important decisions.

Question 3

When was Elizabeth’s coronation?

Answer 3

1559

Question 4

What did the coronation do?

Answer 4

Gained popularity of Elizabeth due to the lavish celebrations.

Question 5

What were the Royal Progresses?

Answer 5

She toured the country and stayed with nobles.

Question 6

How did the Progresses help Elizabeth’s popularity?

Answer 6

Both Rich and Poor were able to see her.

Question 7

What were portraits used as?

Answer 7

Propaganda.

Question 8

How were the portraits used as propaganda?

Answer 8

They demonstrated her beauty, wealth, wisdom, and age.

Question 9

How were the portraits of Elizabeth incorrect?

Answer 9

They showed no smallpox scars.

Question 10

Who was Elizabeth called illegitimate by?

Answer 10

Catholics.

Question 11

Who was Elizabeth to Mary I?

Answer 11

Her half sister

Question 12

Who was Mary I daughter of?

Answer 12

Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.

Question 13

Who was Elizabeth to Edward VI?

Answer 13

His half sister.

Question 14

Who was Edward VI the son of?

Answer 14

Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.

Question 15

Who were Elizabeth’s parents?

Answer 15

Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.

Question 16

List Henry VIII’s wives in order.

Answer 16

Katharine of Aragon
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Katharine Parr

Question 17

What was the Royal Court?

Answer 17

The centre of political power.

Question 18

Who made up the Royal court?

Answer 18

Ladies in waiting, servants, advisors, government officials.

Question 19

What was Patronage?

Answer 19

Land or titles given out when Elizabeth wanted something.

Question 20

Name a rivalry in the Royal Court.

Answer 20

William Cecil
vs.
Robert Dudley

Question 21

How many times was Parliament called and why?

Answer 21

It was called thirteen times, mainly for taxes because Elizabeth was in debt a lot.

Question 22

How was the relationship between Elizabeth and Parliament?

Answer 22

Not great, but they did what she told them.

Question 23

Why were MPs sometimes imprisoned?

Answer 23

For discussing religion and Elizabeth’s personal matters.

Question 24

What was the role of the Overseer of the Poor?

Answer 24

An official who administered relief to the poor.

Question 25

What was the role of the Sheriff?

Answer 25

An official who dealt with legal matters.

Question 26

Who was a Lord Lieutenant?

Answer 26

A landowner.

Question 27

Who were the Justice’s of the Peace?

Answer 27

They ensured law and order, and were supervised by the Lord Lieutenant.