E1 - religion in England

Question 1

Religious division in England (1558)

Answer 1

• Although Elizabeth was Protestant most of the country was Catholic. Many Catholics in England wouldn’t accept Elizabeth as queen. They saw her as illegitimate

Question 1

The English Reformation

Answer 1

• Reformation means the reforming the church (changing it to Protestant)
• Reformation happened in Europe as people believed the Catholic church had grown corrupt
• The Reformation began in England as Henry VIII wanted a divorce but the Pope would not allow it so Henry started his own Protestant Church

Question 2

Protestantism

Answer 2

• No Pope
• Bible and church services should be in English
• People should have own direct relationship with God
• Priests are not special and should not wear special robes
• Churches should be plain places

Question 3

Catholicism

Answer 3

• The Pope is the head of the Church
• The bible and church services were in Latin
• You need to talk to the church to have sins forgiven
• Priests are special and should wear special robes (vestments)
• Churches should be highly decorated

Question 4

Clergy problem

Answer 4

• In 1558, most bishops were Catholic and wouldn’t want to change religion
• Many Catholic bishops were involved in parliament. Parliament was needed to agree a change in religion and the Catholic bishops would try to resist

Question 5

geographical divisions

Answer 5

• The north of England was strongly Catholic
• The south of England especially in and around London was Protestant

Question 6

Puritans

Answer 6

-Puritans were dedicated Protestants (they wanted to purify religion)
- Puritans wanted all traces of Catholicism removed
_They did not believe a monarch should be the head of the church