The causes of and development of the challenge: problem posed by Mary, Queen of Scots;

Question 1

Mary’s claim to the throne:

Answer 1

A descendant of Henry VIII’s sister Margaret Tudor,

Question 2

Mary and Catholicism:

Answer 2

Mary became a potential figurehead for Catholic factions.

Question 3

Mary’s lineage:

Answer 3

her son James VI of Scotland, added to the challenge Elizabeth faced. With a ready-made dynasty waiting to succeed her, unlike Lizzie

Question 4

Guise Family

Answer 4

The alliance between Philip II and the Guise family in the early 1580s complicated English foreign policy and increased the support and backing that Mary received

Question 5

Durham Cathedral:

Answer 5

The rebels tapped into the frustrations of the Catholic population by restoring Catholic services and symbolically destroying Protestant signs, such as English bibles,

Question 6

what did they celebrate at Durham cathedral?

Answer 6

Catholic mass