The Religious Settlement

Question 1

What was the Religious Settlement?

Answer 1

Elizabeth created the Religious Settlement to avoid religious conflict. She aimed to create a “middle way”, a form of Protestantism that Catholics would accept. She hoped Catholicism would eventually die out.

Question 2

What was the Act of Supremacy?

Answer 2

It made Elizabeth supreme governor of the Church

Question 3

What was the Act of Uniformity?

Answer 3

It meant all churches and services must be the same across the country.

Question 4

What were the Royal Injunctions?

Answer 4

A set of instructions to enforce the Acts of Uniformity & Supremacy.

Question 5

What was the Puritan Challenge?

Answer 5

The Puritans (extreme Protestants) disaproved of the use of crucifixes and priests wearing special vestments. Elizabeth was forced to remove crucifixes.

Question 6

What was the Catholic challenge?

Answer 6

In 1586, the Pope instructed English Catholics not to attend Church services, and ultimately the Revolt of the Northern Earls was triggered.