religious settlement

• What was the religious landscape in England when Elizabeth I became queen?

  It was largely Catholic
• Why was religion important in Elizabethan England?

  It guided people's lives and marked significant life events
• What were the main differences between Catholics and Protestants in 1558?

  Catholics recognized the pope, while Protestants did not
• What were the key features of Elizabeth's religious settlement of 1559?

  • Act of Uniformity made england a protestant country and dictated church appearance and services
  • act of supremacy made Elizabeth supreme governor/ head of the church
  • Required attendance at church
  • The Book of Common Prayer standardised services
• How did Elizabeth's religious settlement aim to be inclusive?

  It allowed for interpretations appealing to both Catholics and Protestants
• What was the significance of the Royal Injunctions?

  They required clergy to teach Royal Supremacy and enforce church attendance
• Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury during Elizabeth's reign?

  Thomas Parker
• What was the impact of the religious settlement on clergy acceptance?

  About 8000 out of 10000 clergy accepted the settlement
• What was the main reason for the Catholic opposition to Elizabeth's rule?

  They refused to acknowledge her authority as a Protestant queen
• What was the role of the Church of England in society during Elizabeth's reign?


  It played a significant role in national government and community life
• Who required the attendance of priests to show the Book of vestments they must wear?

  Thomas Parker, the Bishop of Canterbury
• What action did many bishops threaten if changes were not made?

  They threatened to resign.
• What did the royal injunctions state regarding vestments?

  Vestments had to be worn as specified by the royal injunctions.
• What did the Archbishop of Canterbury do regarding vestments?

  He held an exhibition showing the required vestments.
• What was the consequence of the vestment requirements for priests?

  37 priests resigned in protest.