Elizabeth and Her Parliaments (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Why did Parliament gain enhanced importance during Henry VIII's reign in the 1530s?
Why did Parliament gain enhanced importance during Henry VIII's reign in the 1530s?
To break with Rome
Which historian wrote in the 1940s-50s portraying the Whig interpretation of Parliamentary history?
Which historian wrote in the 1940s-50s portraying the Whig interpretation of Parliamentary history?
Professor J.E. Neale
What did revisionist historians stress about Crown-Parliament relations under Elizabeth?
What did revisionist historians stress about Crown-Parliament relations under Elizabeth?
Co-operation rather than conflict
How many Parliaments were summoned during Elizabeth's entire reign?
How many Parliaments were summoned during Elizabeth's entire reign?
Thirteen
In what year was Peter Wentworth imprisoned for demanding greater freedom of speech?
In what year was Peter Wentworth imprisoned for demanding greater freedom of speech?
1576
How many MPs comprised the 'Puritan Choir' that pressed for religious reforms?
How many MPs comprised the 'Puritan Choir' that pressed for religious reforms?
At least 40 MPs
By what percentage did royal income increase between 1558 and 1603?
By what percentage did royal income increase between 1558 and 1603?
Approximately 50 per cent
What was the outcome of the 1601 monopolies dispute?
What was the outcome of the 1601 monopolies dispute?
MPs successfully refused taxes
What was the average length of each parliamentary session under Elizabeth?
What was the average length of each parliamentary session under Elizabeth?
Ten weeks per session
How did the House of Lords compare to the Commons in importance during the 16th century?
How did the House of Lords compare to the Commons in importance during the 16th century?
At least as important as Commons