ekix=zebth Flashcards
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What was expected for a monarch to be considered legitimate?
The parents would be married.
This reflects the societal norms of legitimacy in royal lineage.
Who were Elizabeth’s parents?
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Their marriage was controversial due to Henry’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon.
Why was Elizabeth considered illegitimate by many Catholics?
Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn was not recognized by the Pope.
The Pope’s refusal to grant Henry a divorce led to the formation of the Church of England.
What issue did Elizabeth face regarding gender and marriage?
It was unusual to have a queen rather than a king.
Societal norms dictated that men should hold authority over women.
What were the financial challenges Elizabeth faced in 1558?
England was £300,000 in debt.
This was a significant amount during that period, impacting her ability to govern.
What was the Auld Alliance?
An alliance between France and Scotland.
This alliance posed a threat to England’s security.
Who was Mary Queen of Scots?
Elizabeth’s cousin with a claim to the English throne.
Her marriage to the French heir intensified concerns about her legitimacy.
What port did Elizabeth want to reclaim from France?
Calais.
Calais was lost during Mary I’s reign, which diminished England’s power.
What does the term ‘Reformation’ refer to?
The reforming of the church to Protestantism.
The Reformation began as a response to perceived corruption in the Catholic Church.
Define Protestantism.
A branch of Christianity that rejects the Pope’s authority.
Key beliefs include the Bible being in English and a direct relationship with God.
What was one key difference between Protestantism and Catholicism regarding church services?
Protestant services are in English; Catholic services are in Latin.
This reflects the emphasis on personal understanding and accessibility in Protestantism.
What was the Clergy problem in 1558?
Most bishops were Catholic and resistant to religious change.
Their influence in Parliament made it difficult to enact reforms.
Where were the geographical divisions in religious beliefs in England?
The north was strongly Catholic; the south, especially London, was Protestant.
This division influenced local governance and support for Elizabeth.
What did Puritans want regarding religion?
To remove all traces of Catholicism.
They believed in a more radical form of Protestantism and opposed the monarchy’s role in the church.
What was the purpose of Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement in 1559?
To find a compromise acceptable to both Catholics and Protestants.
Elizabeth aimed to unify the country under a single religious framework.
What did the Act of Supremacy establish?
Elizabeth as the head of the Church, requiring clergy to swear loyalty.
This solidified her control over religious matters in England.
What did the Act of Uniformity require?
Uniform church appearance and mandatory attendance at services.
It aimed to standardize worship practices across England.
Fill in the blank: The clergy had to swear an oath of loyalty to _______.
Elizabeth.
This was part of the Act of Supremacy.
True or False: Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement included Puritan ideas.
False.
Elizabeth ruled out Puritan ideas as too extreme.
What were the Royal injunctions?
Set of instructions on how to carry out the Act of Supremacy & Uniformity
Included teaching that the monarch was the head of the Church, reporting of those failing to attend the new church, and licensing for preaching.
What was required of all clergy under the Royal injunctions?
All clergy had to teach that the monarch was the head of the Church
This was part of enforcing the Act of Supremacy.
What was the consequence for those failing to attend the new church?
They were reported to the Privy Council
This was a measure to ensure compliance with the Religious Settlement.
What was banned under the Royal injunctions?
Pilgrimages to fake monuments
This was part of the effort to eliminate Catholic practices.
