Elizabethan England Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
How did Elizabeth est. her image?
A
-25 royal progresses
-13 poor given 5 pence everyday
-named Gloriana in The Faerie Queen by Edmund Spencer
-1563 Sergeant painter
2
Q
Employment of royal court
A
Employed 1500 but still relied on tips
3
Q
What were the systems of patronage?
A
-Grant of office
-Grant of pensions
-Monopolies
-Grant of titles
4
Q
When was Elizabeth’s jousting?
A
From 1572 annual hunting and jousting on the day of her accession
Eli competed in jousting
5
Q
How much did Elizabeth spend on music?
A
£1500 a year
6
Q
What was the development in education?
A
less charity bc economic depression 1580-7 and 1594-98 so literacy decreased
