Mary Queen of Scots – Plots and Execution (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year did Mary Queen of Scots arrive in England as a refugee?
In what year did Mary Queen of Scots arrive in England as a refugee?
1568
Who was Mary's guardian at Tutbury Castle, known for his stern Puritan approach?
Who was Mary's guardian at Tutbury Castle, known for his stern Puritan approach?
Sir Amyas Paulet
Approx. how many rebels were executed after the Rebellion of the Northern Earls in 1569?
Approx. how many rebels were executed after the Rebellion of the Northern Earls in 1569?
800
What happened to the Duke of Norfolk after the Ridolfi Plot of 1571?
What happened to the Duke of Norfolk after the Ridolfi Plot of 1571?
He was executed for treason
What was Roberto Ridolfi's occupation that allowed him to operate in England?
What was Roberto Ridolfi's occupation that allowed him to operate in England?
Florentine merchant
What did the 1580 papal pronouncement say about assassinating Elizabeth?
What did the 1580 papal pronouncement say about assassinating Elizabeth?
It would 'gain merit'
Whose secret agents intercepted Mary's correspondence in the Babington Plot?
Whose secret agents intercepted Mary's correspondence in the Babington Plot?
Walsingham's
At which castle was Mary Queen of Scots executed in February 1587?
At which castle was Mary Queen of Scots executed in February 1587?
Fotheringay Castle
Who released Mary's execution warrant despite Elizabeth's reluctance to implement it?
Who released Mary's execution warrant despite Elizabeth's reluctance to implement it?
William Davison
How many major plots against Elizabeth involving Mary are described in the timeline?
How many major plots against Elizabeth involving Mary are described in the timeline?
Four