Puritanism (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What did Puritans believe should be the ultimate authority in matters of religion?
What did Puritans believe should be the ultimate authority in matters of religion?
The Bible/scripture
Which controversial doctrine promoted by John Calvin stated God had already decided who would be saved?
Which controversial doctrine promoted by John Calvin stated God had already decided who would be saved?
Predestination
How many London clergy were suspended at Lambeth Palace in 1566 for refusing proper vestments?
How many London clergy were suspended at Lambeth Palace in 1566 for refusing proper vestments?
37 out of 110
What were prophesyings designed to improve?
What were prophesyings designed to improve?
The quality of preaching
What happened to Archbishop Grindal when he refused to stop prophesyings in 1576?
What happened to Archbishop Grindal when he refused to stop prophesyings in 1576?
He was suspended from office
What practice did the 1571 Alphabetical Bills particularly target?
What practice did the 1571 Alphabetical Bills particularly target?
Pluralism
How many clergymen in Canterbury diocese were suspended under Whitgift's Three Articles oath?
How many clergymen in Canterbury diocese were suspended under Whitgift's Three Articles oath?
300
When did the Martin Marprelate Tracts appear, damaging the Puritan cause?
When did the Martin Marprelate Tracts appear, damaging the Puritan cause?
1588-89, after the Spanish Armada
In which regions was Puritanism strongest during Elizabeth's reign?
In which regions was Puritanism strongest during Elizabeth's reign?
London and the South East
How many editions of the English Bible were published during Elizabeth's reign?
How many editions of the English Bible were published during Elizabeth's reign?
130