The 4 Plots On Elizabet Flashcards
What was the primary goal of the Ridolfi Plot?
To assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots on the English throne.
True or False: The Throckmorton Plot aimed to establish Protestant rule in England.
False
Fill in the blank: The Babington Plot was named after __________.
Anthony Babington
What was the outcome of the Northern Earls’ rebellion?
The rebellion was unsuccessful, leading to the execution of many leaders.
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
C) Babington Plot
Who was the primary conspirator in the Ridolfi Plot?
Roberto Ridolfi
True or False: The Northern Earls’ Plot was primarily motivated by religious differences.
True
What year did the Throckmorton Plot take place?
1583
Fill in the blank: The Babington Plot was discovered through __________.
government espionage
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
D) Sir Francis Walsingham
What was the main consequence of the Ridolfi Plot for Mary, Queen of Scots?
Increased suspicion and scrutiny by the English government.
True or False: The Throckmorton Plot successfully resulted in the overthrow of Elizabeth I.
False
What was the primary motivation behind the Babington Plot?
To free Mary, Queen of Scots, and assassinate Queen Elizabeth I.
Fill in the blank: The Northern Earls’ rebellion took place in __________.
1569
Multiple Choice: Which plot was uncovered in 1586? A) Ridolfi Plot B) Throckmorton Plot C) Babington Plot D) Northern Earls’ Plot
C) Babington Plot
Who was executed as a result of the Babington Plot?
Mary, Queen of Scots
True or False: The Ridolfi Plot had the backing of Spain.
True
What was a common fate for the conspirators involved in these plots?
Execution or imprisonment.
Fill in the blank: The Throckmorton Plot was aimed at restoring __________ to the English throne.
Catholic rule
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
A) Elizabeth I
What was the primary method used by the government to uncover the Babington Plot?
Intercepting letters.
True or False: The Ridolfi Plot was named after an English nobleman.
False
What was the intended outcome of the Throckmorton Plot?
To assassinate Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.
Fill in the blank: The Northern Earls sought to overthrow Elizabeth I and replace her with __________.
Mary, Queen of Scots
Multiple Choice: Which of the following plots was the earliest? A) Ridolfi Plot B) Throckmorton Plot C) Babington Plot D) Northern Earls’ Plot
D) Northern Earls’ Plot
Who was implicated in the Throckmorton Plot?
Francis Throckmorton
True or False: The Babington Plot was entirely a domestic conspiracy.
False
What year did the Ridolfi Plot occur?
1571
Fill in the blank: The Northern Earls’ rebellion was primarily supported by __________.
Catholics
Multiple Choice: The Babington Plot was discovered by which intelligence officer? A) Sir Francis Walsingham B) Robert Cecil C) William Cecil D) Thomas Cromwell
A) Sir Francis Walsingham
What was the fate of the conspirators in the Ridolfi Plot?
Many were executed or fled.
True or False: The Throckmorton Plot was successful in its aims.
False
Fill in the blank: The Babington Plot involved a plan to use __________ to kill Elizabeth I.
assassins
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
A) Strengthened Protestant rule
What was the primary consequence for Mary, Queen of Scots, after the Babington Plot?
Her execution.
True or False: The Ridolfi Plot was a response to the Protestant Reformation.
True
Who was the key foreign supporter of the Ridolfi Plot?
Spain
