catholic challenge

• What was the purpose of the Counter Reformation?

  To reverse the Protestant Reformation and stop the spread of Protestantism.
• What instruction did the pope issue to English Catholics in 1566?

  To avoid Church of England services.
• What does heresy involve?

  Denying the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• What was the impact of the pope's instruction on Catholics?

  It provided a powerful religious reason to rebel.
• Why were many Catholic nobles resentful under Elizabeth's rule?

  They resented their loss of influence and disliked Protestant favorites.
• What was the status of recusants in England?

  They practiced the Catholic religion in secret.
• Why did Elizabeth initially tolerate recusants?

  To avoid turning them into martyrs and prevent a rebellion.
• What was the relationship between Catholic powers and Elizabeth?

  Catholic powers threatened to replace her with a Catholic monarch.
• What was the significance of the pope excommunicating Elizabeth in 1570?

  It encouraged Catholic powers to attack England.
• What was the Counter-Reformation?

  An attempt by the Catholic Church to reverse the Protestant Reformation.
• What happened to Protestants in Europe during the Counter-Reformation?

  They were charged with heresy and burned at the stake.
• What advice did the Pope give to Catholics in England?

  He advised them not to go to church and promised forgiveness.
• What percentage of people were recusants?

  ⅓ of the population.
• What was the result of the recusant movement?

  It led to the revolt of Northern Earls in 1569-70.
• What was the significance of the Protestant Reformation during Elizabeth's reign?

  It heightened tensions between Catholics and Protestants, affecting her rule.