Elizabeth I Flashcards
(40 cards)
Who was the father of Elizabeth I?
Henry VIII
Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?
Anne Boleyn
When did Elizabeth I’s reign start?
1558
When did Elizabeth I’s reign end?
1603
Why was it so important to Elizabeth that she was displayed in many portraits all across the world?
Because the queen was so well protected, it was unlikely that she would be seen by more than 1000 of her subjects. Therefore, she believed that by having lots of portraits of her all across the world, her subjects would know what she looked like and would be able to understand her wealth and power.
Before Elizabeth’s reign began, what religion was England?
Catholic
Roman Catholic View
The Pope should be the head of the church.
Protestant View
The King/Queen should rule the Church.
What was Elizabeth’s view on this?
The Queen should be supreme governor of the church.
Roman Catholic View
The local churches should be ruled by bishops who were under control and chosen by the Pope.
Protestant View
The local churches should be ruled by elders and respected people. These should be chosen by the people.
What was Elizabeth’s view on this?
She said that the local churches should be ruled by bishops who were under control of the Queen.
Roman Catholic View
The priests themselves are holy and speak the words of God. They are devoted to God and should not marry. They should wear bright robes in church.
Protestant View
Ministers are ordinary men and must preach the Bible. They can marry if they choose. They should not wear fancy robes.
What was Elizabeth’s view on this?
Only priests can preach. They should wear simple robes and can marry.
Roman Catholic View
The bread and wine become the body and blood. At the service of Mass, bead and wine turn into the body and blood of Jesus.
Protestant View
Bread and wine stay as bread and wine. The service of the Mass is just a way of remembering Jesus’ life.
What was Elizabeth’s view on this?
The bread and the wine stay as bread and wine. But Jesus is really present in the bread and wine in a holy way.
Roman Catholic View
Latin is best. Church services and the Bible should be in Latin, the language of the Church since Roman times.
Protestant View
English is best. Services and the Bible should be in English, so that people can understand them.
What was Elizabeth’s view on this?
English
Roman Catholic View
Good works will lead you to heaven after death. A person is saved by faith in Jesus and by going to church and doing good works.
Protestant View
Only having faith in Jesus can lead you to heaven.
What was Elizabeth’s view on this?
A person is saved by faith, but a person with faith will do good works because it pleases God.
Overall, did Elizabeth take the Protestant side or the Catholic side more often?
Protestant
Most of the solutions were a combination of the two, but there were a few that she picked entirely the Protestant approach.
Why did Elizabeth I’s handling of religion make her a strong leader?
Because she made both the Catholics and Protestants happy.
This is a good start to a reign because by taking the Utilitarianist approach, she is attempting to gain her subjects trust and respect and get them on her side.
This means that if anyone ever started a rebellion (as later happened multiple times), she could trust most people not to join the rebellion.
Why did people want Elizabeth to marry?
- More influence/advisors
- Male authority figure; sexism
- Possibility for children
- An heir to take over the throne
Who were the four main marriage candidates for Elizabeth I?
- Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
- Phillip II, King of Spain
- Francis, Duke of Alençon
- Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex
Who was considered to be the best marriage candidate for Elizabeth I and why?
- Robert Dudley
- English
- Childhood friend
- Already had power within England
- Very wealthy
- Protestant
Why did Elizabeth not want to marry?
- Foreign prince would weaken England’s independence and lead to foreign interference
- Englishman could create internal conflict
- Religious policy of half Catholic, half Protestant made marrying a Catholic of Protestant difficult
- Worried about losing power to a male
How many rules were there in The Religious Settlement written in 1559?
9
The Religious Settlement stated that church services where in what language?
English
The Religious Statement stated that vicars could or could not marry?
Could marry
The Religious Statement stated that the Pope had how much power in England?
None; all bishops were appointed by Elizabeth
In The Religious Settlement, instead of ‘Supreme Head’, Elizabeth adopted what title?
‘Supreme Governor’
What set of islands in the Pacific Ocean were named after Phillip II, King of Spain?
The Philippines
