Elizabeth and Her Court (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What dual function did Elizabeth's court serve?
What dual function did Elizabeth's court serve?
Govt centre & personal household
How many principal residences did Elizabeth inherit?
How many principal residences did Elizabeth inherit?
14
Approximately how many people did the royal household employ?
Approximately how many people did the royal household employ?
1,500
What was 'diet' in the context of servant compensation?
What was 'diet' in the context of servant compensation?
Daily allowance of food, drink & fuel
How many new peerages did Elizabeth grant during her entire reign?
How many new peerages did Elizabeth grant during her entire reign?
18
Why were monopolies unpopular with the broader population?
Why were monopolies unpopular with the broader population?
Eliminated competition & fixed prices
In 1579, what did William Cecil advise Elizabeth to do with patronage?
In 1579, what did William Cecil advise Elizabeth to do with patronage?
Gratify nobility to bind them to her
When did Robert Dudley receive the title Earl of Leicester?
When did Robert Dudley receive the title Earl of Leicester?
1564
What was Sir Francis Walsingham's primary commitment?
What was Sir Francis Walsingham's primary commitment?
Advancing the Protestant cause
Which key adviser died in 1590, contributing to court transformation?
Which key adviser died in 1590, contributing to court transformation?
Walsingham