The Elizabethan Court Flashcards
(10 cards)
What was the hierarchical structure of Elizabethan society called?
The feudal system.
Who was at the top of the Elizabethan social hierarchy?
The monarch (Queen Elizabeth I).
Who supported the monarch’s power in Elizabethan England?
The nobility.
What roles did the nobility play in Elizabethan society?
Advisers, military leaders, and key government figures.
Who were the gentry in Elizabethan England?
Wealthy landowners and influential locals without noble titles.
What roles did the gentry often take part in?
Local government and sometimes national politics.
What was the role of the peasantry?
They worked the land and produced food but had little political influence.
What was the role of Parliament in Elizabethan England?
Passing laws, granting taxes, and giving advice to the Queen.
Could Elizabeth control Parliament?
Yes, she could open and close it at will.
What were the two houses of Parliament?
House of Lords and House of Commons
