Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots (MQS) - March 5th 2018 Week 1

Question 1

When did MQS arrive in England which triggered the Northern rebellion the next year?

Answer 1

1568

Question 2

Which Duke planned the Northern Rebellion with the Earls of Westmorland and Northumberland?

Answer 2

The Duke of Norfolk

Question 3

Who was the Duke of Norfolk?

Answer 3

Norfolk was the most senior English noble and wealthy landowner, a cousin of the Queen.

Question 4

Who were the nobles?

Answer 4

The nobles were Catholics, but were also angry about losing political power in Elizabeth’s court.

Question 5

How many rebels heard mass in Durham cathedral then marched south.

Answer 5

Nearly 5000

Question 6

What did the rebels do?

Answer 6

They captured Barnard Castle and Hartlepool but Spanish forces never arrived.

Question 7

How did Elizabeth respond to the rebellion

Answer 7

Elizabeth sends 14,000 men to crush the rebellion.

Question 8

What happened afterwards to the rebels

Answer 8

Afterwards 450 rebels were executed and Norfolk was imprisoned in the Tower for just 9 months.

Question 9

What did the Pope do?

Answer 9

The Pope excommunicated Elizabeth after the revolt. This increased her suspicion of English Catholics