GCSE History Elizabethan England

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    • Who was Henry VII's second wife?
      Anne Boleyn
    • Who was Henry VII's second wife?
      Anne Boleyn
    • What did astrologers predict about Anne Boleyn's pregnancy?
      They predicted she would give birth to a son.
    • What did astrologers predict about Anne Boleyn's pregnancy?
      They predicted she would give birth to a son.
    • What was Henry VIII's initial reaction to the birth of Elizabeth?
      He was disappointed.
    • When was Elizabeth born?
      September 7th, 1533
    • When was Elizabeth born?
      September 7th, 1533
    • Why was Elizabeth declared illegitimate?
      Due to her mother's arrest and execution.
    • What was the significance of Elizabeth's siblings dying without heirs?
      It allowed Elizabeth to become Queen.
    • What was Henry's initial reaction to Elizabeth's birth?
      He was disappointed.
    • Who became king after Henry VIII's death?
      Edward VI
    • How did Elizabeth's legitimacy change after her mother's execution?
      She was declared illegitimate.
    • What was Mary I's reign known for?
      Her attempts to restore Catholicism and persecution of Protestants.
    • Who influenced Elizabeth's religious views?
      Her father's sixth wife, Katherine Parr.
    • How long was Elizabeth imprisoned for alleged connections to the Wyatt Rebellion?
      Two months
    • What had to happen for Elizabeth to become Queen?
      Both her siblings had to die without heirs.
    • What was the Wyatt Rebellion aimed at?
      Preventing Mary's marriage to Philip II of Spain.
    • Who became king after Henry VII passed away?
      Edward VI
    • When was Elizabeth crowned Queen of England?
      January 15th, 1559
    • What was Mary I's reign marked by?
      Her attempts to restore Catholicism and persecution of Protestants.
    • What authority did Elizabeth have as Queen of England?
      She could call and dismiss Parliament, declare war, and appoint ministers.
    • How long was Elizabeth imprisoned for her alleged connections to the Wyatt Rebellion?
      Two months
    • What was the role of the Royal Court during Elizabeth's reign?
      It surrounded the queen and included servants, entertainers, and nobility.
    • What was the Wyatt Rebellion aimed at?
      Preventing Mary's marriage to Philip II of Spain.
    • What was the Privy Council?
      A group of 10 to 20 influential figures advising the queen.
    • How did Elizabeth use the system of patronage?
      She gave and took away titles in exchange for loyalty.
    • When was Elizabeth crowned Queen of England?
      January 15th, 1559
    • Why was the system of patronage successful during Elizabeth's reign?
      Economic instability increased loyalty to the Queen.
    • How many times did Elizabeth summon Parliament during her reign?
      13 times
    • What authority did Elizabeth have as Queen of England?
      She could call and dismiss Parliament, declare war, and appoint ministers.
    • What roles did Lord Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace have?
      They governed counties and maintained law and order.
    • What was the Royal Court composed of?
      Over 1,000 people including servants, entertainers, and nobility.
    • Who was William Cecil?
      Elizabeth's most influential minister and adviser.
    • What was the role of the Privy Council?
      To advise the queen and manage government administration.
    • What was Robert Dudley's relationship with Elizabeth?
      He was her close adviser and rumored to be her romantic interest.
    • What led to Robert Dudley's banishment from court?
      His scandals and the mysterious death of his wife.
    • How did Elizabeth use the system of patronage?
      She gave and took away titles in exchange for loyalty.
    • How many times did Elizabeth summon Parliament during her reign?
      13 times
    • Who was Francis Walsingham?
      Elizabeth's spymaster.
    • Who governed the counties as Lord Lieutenants?
      Noblemen