Elizabethan Era Flashcards
(18 cards)
How old was Elizabeth when she ascended to the throne?
25 years old
What are lord luitenenants?
Men appointed by the queen to run a particular area of the country
What was a justice of the peace?
An unpaid man responsible for maintaining order and enforcing law
When did Elizabeth nearly die of smallpox?
1562
What major problems did Elizabeth face during her reign?
Religion
Taxation
Mary, queen of Scot’s
Succession
Foreign policy-catholic countries
How did elizabeth manage parliament?
She had the ability to dismiss pariment
She could appoint new memebers to the House of Lords
The privy councillors and nobles ensured that parliament was clear on her wishes
She arrested MPs that went ‘too far’ in criticising her
When did the earl of Essex become a privy councillors?
1595
What monopoly was the earl of Essex awarded?
The sweet wine monopoly
When did the earl of Essex rebel?
February 1601
In what order did the ‘great chain of being’ go in?
God
The monarch
Nobility
Gentry
Peasantry
Animals and plants
What two features in Hardwick halls design reflected the renaissance fashions?
Loggia
Geometric plasterwork
What feature in Hardwick halls long gallery show off the families prestige?
Portraits showed family connections
The carved overmantel above the fireplace references the Hardwick and cavendish families
How did homes of the gentry change over Elizabeth’s reign?
No longer defensive but to show wealth and taste
Symmetrical with open courtyards
Expensive glass windows
More separation from servants by an increase of rooms
Where did the rich sit for theatre in Elizabethan England?
The galleries which were seated and covered
Gentlemen’s rooms
Lords room were the most expensive
Opposition to the theatre in Elizabethan England?
Disease
Sinful
A distraction from prayer
Drunkenness, crime
Why was the theatre so popular in Elizabethan England?
It was affordable
New and exciting
Social
Contemporary and relevant
What does BAT SLEEP stand for in Elizabethan England topic
‘Golden age’
Buildings
Art
Theatre
Science and technology
Literature
Education
Exploration
Peace, power, pride
What is the term ‘Gloriana’ used to describe?
The idea of a golden age being spread by Elizabeth and her government through plays, festivals, portraits and pamphlets
