Edexcel GCSE History: Elizabethan England 1558–1588 Quiz - 10 Questions
When did Elizabeth I become queen of England?
A
1553
B
1558
C
1568
D
1588
Who was Elizabeth I's father?
A
Henry VII
B
Henry VIII
C
Edward VI
D
James I
What was the main religious aim of Elizabeth's Religious Settlement of 1559?
A
To restore Catholicism
B
To create a compromise between Catholic and Protestant ideas
C
To make England completely Puritan
D
To abolish the Church of England
What was the Act of Supremacy of 1559?
A
It made Elizabeth head of the Church of England
B
It made the Pope head of the Church of England
C
It abolished Parliament
D
It made Catholicism the official religion
What title did Elizabeth take as supreme governor of the Church of England?
A
Supreme Governor
B
Defender of the Faith
C
Archbishop of England
D
Protector of the Realm
What did the Act of Uniformity of 1559 require?
A
Everyone had to attend Catholic Mass
B
A standard form of Protestant worship was introduced
C
All churches had to close
D
Priests could marry without restriction
What was the purpose of the Royal Injunctions of 1559?
A
To enforce aspects of the Religious Settlement
B
To declare war on Spain
C
To end Parliament
D
To execute Mary, Queen of Scots
What was meant by Elizabeth's 'Middle Way'?
A
A compromise between Catholic and Protestant practices
B
A military strategy against Spain
C
A method of choosing MPs
D
A trade agreement with France
Why was the Religious Settlement potentially difficult for Elizabeth?
A
Both Catholics and more radical Protestants could oppose it
B
It was rejected by every member of Parliament
C
It made Elizabeth unpopular with France only
D
It immediately caused the Spanish Armada
What was the main role of the Privy Council?
A
To advise the monarch and help govern the country
B
To command every English soldier
C
To run the Catholic Church
D
To elect the monarch