Lesson 4: Religious Divisions in England in 1558

• What year did Elizabeth become Queen of England?

  1558
• What was the main religious division in England when Elizabeth became Queen?

  The division was between Catholics and Protestants
• Who was the German priest that initiated the Reformation?

  Martin Luther
• What did Martin Luther demand from the Catholic Church?

  He demanded reforms in worship practices
• What were the followers of Martin Luther called?

  Protestants
• What was the Reformation?

  Changes made to religion in England
• Which countries had the Catholic Church as the official Church?

  Spain and France
• What was the main difference between Catholics and Protestants regarding church leadership?

  Catholics follow the Pope, Protestants follow the monarch
• What did many Protestants want to remove from religion?

  Any Catholic influence
• How did religion differ in the north and south of England?

  The north was more Catholic, the south more Protestant
• What was Elizabeth's approach to the two faiths?

  She sought a Middle Way or compromise
• Who were the clergy?

  Religious leaders like bishops and priests
• What happened to many priests when Elizabeth became Queen?

  Many changed to Protestantism to keep jobs
• Who did many Catholic clergy support as the rightful Queen of England?

  Mary, Queen of Scots
• What are some characteristics of Catholic churches?

  Highly decorated, services in Latin
• What are some characteristics of Protestant churches?

  Simpler, services in English, priests can marry
• Where were Catholics mainly found in England?

  In the north of England
• Who supported the Catholic Church in England?

  Support from the Pope, Spain, France, Scotland
• Who supported the Protestants in England?

  Support from Germany and the Protestants in the Netherlands
• What are the key terms related to the religious divisions in England during Elizabeth's reign?

  • Reformation
  • Mass
  • Protestant
  • Catholic
  • Clergy
  • Persecution
  • Conflict
  • Legitimate
  • Puritans
  • Geographical
  • Vestments
  • Sacraments
• What language were Catholic church services conducted in?

  Latin
• What is the significance of vestments in the Catholic Church?

  They are special religious clothing worn by priests
• What is a sacrament in the context of the Catholic Church?

  A religious ceremony or act
• What does persecution refer to in the context of religious divisions?

  Punishment for holding different beliefs
• How did the geographical location influence religious beliefs in England during Elizabeth's reign?

  The north was Catholic, the south was Protestant