The 4 Plots On Elizabet

Question 1

What was the primary goal of the Ridolfi Plot?

Answer 1

To assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots on the English throne.

Question 2

True or False: The Throckmorton Plot aimed to establish Protestant rule in England.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Babington Plot was named after __________.

Answer 3

Anthony Babington

Question 4

What was the outcome of the Northern Earls’ rebellion?

Answer 4

The rebellion was unsuccessful, leading to the execution of many leaders.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which plot involved a secret correspondence with Mary, Queen of Scots? A) Ridolfi Plot B) Throckmorton Plot C) Babington Plot D) Northern Earls’ Plot

Answer 5

C) Babington Plot

Question 6

Who was the primary conspirator in the Ridolfi Plot?

Answer 6

Roberto Ridolfi

Question 7

True or False: The Northern Earls’ Plot was primarily motivated by religious differences.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What year did the Throckmorton Plot take place?

Answer 8

1583

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The Babington Plot was discovered through __________.

Answer 9

government espionage

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a key figure in the Northern Earls’ Plot? A) Duke of Norfolk B) Earl of Westmorland C) Earl of Northumberland D) Sir Francis Walsingham

Answer 10

D) Sir Francis Walsingham

Question 11

What was the main consequence of the Ridolfi Plot for Mary, Queen of Scots?

Answer 11

Increased suspicion and scrutiny by the English government.

Question 12

True or False: The Throckmorton Plot successfully resulted in the overthrow of Elizabeth I.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What was the primary motivation behind the Babington Plot?

Answer 13

To free Mary, Queen of Scots, and assassinate Queen Elizabeth I.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The Northern Earls’ rebellion took place in __________.

Answer 14

1569

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which plot was uncovered in 1586? A) Ridolfi Plot B) Throckmorton Plot C) Babington Plot D) Northern Earls’ Plot

Answer 15

C) Babington Plot

Question 16

Who was executed as a result of the Babington Plot?

Answer 16

Mary, Queen of Scots

Question 17

True or False: The Ridolfi Plot had the backing of Spain.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What was a common fate for the conspirators involved in these plots?

Answer 18

Execution or imprisonment.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The Throckmorton Plot was aimed at restoring __________ to the English throne.

Answer 19

Catholic rule

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Who was the main antagonist in the Northern Earls’ Plot? A) Elizabeth I B) Philip II of Spain C) Mary, Queen of Scots D) Duke of Norfolk

Answer 20

A) Elizabeth I

Question 21

What was the primary method used by the government to uncover the Babington Plot?

Answer 21

Intercepting letters.

Question 22

True or False: The Ridolfi Plot was named after an English nobleman.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What was the intended outcome of the Throckmorton Plot?

Answer 23

To assassinate Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The Northern Earls sought to overthrow Elizabeth I and replace her with __________.

Answer 24

Mary, Queen of Scots

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following plots was the earliest? A) Ridolfi Plot B) Throckmorton Plot C) Babington Plot D) Northern Earls' Plot

Answer 25

D) Northern Earls' Plot

Question 26

Who was implicated in the Throckmorton Plot?

Answer 26

Francis Throckmorton

Question 27

True or False: The Babington Plot was entirely a domestic conspiracy.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

What year did the Ridolfi Plot occur?

Answer 28

1571

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The Northern Earls' rebellion was primarily supported by __________.

Answer 29

Catholics

Question 30

Multiple Choice: The Babington Plot was discovered by which intelligence officer? A) Sir Francis Walsingham B) Robert Cecil C) William Cecil D) Thomas Cromwell

Answer 30

A) Sir Francis Walsingham

Question 31

What was the fate of the conspirators in the Ridolfi Plot?

Answer 31

Many were executed or fled.

Question 32

True or False: The Throckmorton Plot was successful in its aims.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The Babington Plot involved a plan to use __________ to kill Elizabeth I.

Answer 33

assassins

Question 34

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Northern Earls' Plot? A) Strengthened Protestant rule B) Increase in Catholic support C) Improved relations with Spain D) None of the above

Answer 34

A) Strengthened Protestant rule

Question 35

What was the primary consequence for Mary, Queen of Scots, after the Babington Plot?

Answer 35

Her execution.

Question 36

True or False: The Ridolfi Plot was a response to the Protestant Reformation.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Who was the key foreign supporter of the Ridolfi Plot?

Answer 37

Spain