religion Flashcards
(52 cards)
What was the Act of Uniformity?
It was a law passed in England that imposed Protestant reforms and made some Catholic concessions.
What was compulsory according to the Act of Uniformity?
Going to Church was compulsory.
What was issued as part of the Act of Uniformity?
A Book of Common Prayers was issued for use in churches.
What did parishes have to provide according to the Act of Uniformity?
Parishes had to have an English Bible.
What was allowed in churches under the Act of Uniformity?
Churches were allowed some decoration.
What did priests need to wear according to the Act of Uniformity?
Priests needed to wear certain Catholic vestments.
When was the religious settlement passed?
1559
What title did Henry VIII and Edward VI use?
Supreme Head of the Church of England
This title emphasized their authority over the church.
What is the Act of Supremacy?
An act that established the monarch as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England
This act was significant in the context of the English Reformation.
Did The Act of Supremacy allow women to lead the Church?
people believed they could not, so she ran the church without being called its “head”
Fill in the blank: The Act of Supremacy altered the _______ of the Church of England.
leadership structure
What major religious changes did England experience by 1558?
Constant religious changes, switching between Protestantism and Catholicism
This period marked significant instability in religious practices and beliefs in England.
What was Elizabeth’s upbringing in terms of religion?
Raised as a Protestant
Elizabeth’s Protestant upbringing influenced her policies and beliefs.
What was Elizabeth’s commitment regarding religion?
Deeply committed to Protestantism
Her commitment shaped her approach to governance and religious policy.
What was Elizabeth’s determination in relation to religious changes?
To end the constant religious changes of the last 30 years by creating a stable religious settlement
Elizabeth sought to unify England under a more consistent religious framework.
What was the religion of Mary, Queen of Scots?
Catholic
What was a significant reason for Mary’s claim to the throne?
Strong claim due being Elizabeth’s cousin, and the lack of a clear successor
What type of plots were constant against Elizabeth?
Catholic plots to try to take the throne and give it to Mary
What was the Counter-Reformation?
A Catholic movement that tried to revert Protestants to Catholicism
This movement aimed to counter the Protestant Reformation and restore Catholic influence.
Who were some of the key figures in the Counter-Reformation?
William Allen and Jesuit missionaries
These missionaries played a significant role in attempting to convert Protestants back to Catholicism.
What was the role of missionaries during the Counter-Reformation?
To convert Protestants to Catholicism
Missionaries were sent to various regions, including England, to spread Catholic teachings.
Who was a notable Jesuit missionary mentioned in the Counter-Reformation?
Edmund Campion
He was a Jesuit preacher known for his efforts to convert Protestants.
When was Edmund Campion executed?
He was hung, drawn and quartered in December 1581
His execution was a result of his missionary work and efforts to convert Protestants.
Fill in the blank: The Counter-Reformation was a movement by the _______ to convert Protestants back to Catholicism.
[Catholic Church]
