16th Century Attitudes Towards Female Rulers (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Mary Tudor become queen, marking the first female ruler of England in her own right in 400 years?
When did Mary Tudor become queen, marking the first female ruler of England in her own right in 400 years?
1553
What did John Knox mean by the word 'regiment' in his 1558 work against female rulers?
What did John Knox mean by the word 'regiment' in his 1558 work against female rulers?
Rule or government
Which biblical reasons did Knox give for women being inferior to men?
Which biblical reasons did Knox give for women being inferior to men?
Created from man & Eve's temptation
How was the conflict over Queen Matilda's claim in 1135 eventually resolved?
How was the conflict over Queen Matilda's claim in 1135 eventually resolved?
Her son Henry would rule after Stephen
Which role was expected of a queen consort but NOT a king?
Which role was expected of a queen consort but NOT a king?
Interceding for peace and mercy
Why was Philip of Spain considered an appropriate match for Mary Tudor?
Why was Philip of Spain considered an appropriate match for Mary Tudor?
Equal rank, devout Catholic, her cousin
What did the 1554 marriage treaty prevent Philip from doing?
What did the 1554 marriage treaty prevent Philip from doing?
Appointing foreigners to English govt
When did Wyatt's Rebellion occur, partly due to fears about Mary's Spanish marriage?
When did Wyatt's Rebellion occur, partly due to fears about Mary's Spanish marriage?
January 1554
Which foreign prince was considered as a suitor for Elizabeth as late as 1581?
Which foreign prince was considered as a suitor for Elizabeth as late as 1581?
Henry, Duke of Anjou
From when did Elizabeth develop her 'Virgin Queen' image?
From when did Elizabeth develop her 'Virgin Queen' image?
Late 1570s onwards