Elizabethan Period - Page 4 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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What Three Methods Did Elizabeth Use To Increase Her Popularity?
A
- Portraits
- Royal Progresses
- Character
2
Q
How Did Portraits Increase Elizabeth’s Popularity?
A
- It Presents Royal Authority, Propaganda, Strength And Success
3
Q
Give Two Examples Of Symbolism Within Elizabeth’s Portraits
A
- Her pearls represent Purity
- Her crown represents Power
4
Q
What type of Royal Progresses did Elizabeth use?
A
- Tours of the countryside
- Travelled south-east and midlands
- Propaganda : being seen by her subjects
5
Q
What was Elizabeth’s character like?
A
- She was ; well read, studied theology, took pride in her appearance
6
Q
Where was the Royal Court?
A
- Whitehall Palace, London
7
Q
What year did Elizabeth have chicken pox?
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- 1562
8
Q
What was extremely important to Elizabeth?
A
- Royal finances, courts of law and national security
9
Q
How did Elizabeth keep her power and ensure loyalty in her ministers?
A
- She operated a system of patronage
10
Q
What two nobles had a rivalry between each other over religion and managing government?
A
- William Cecil
- Robert Dudley
