The Role of the Nobility in Maintaining Control (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What regional responsibility did nobles have as major landowners at the start of Henry VIII's reign?
What regional responsibility did nobles have as major landowners at the start of Henry VIII's reign?
Upheld law and order in their regions
How did the basis of noble power change during the Tudor period?
How did the basis of noble power change during the Tudor period?
From traditional land to court access
Where was Charles Brandon (Duke of Suffolk) moved to in the late 1530s by Henry VIII?
Where was Charles Brandon (Duke of Suffolk) moved to in the late 1530s by Henry VIII?
Lincolnshire
Why did the rank and social status of nobility make them effective in local control?
Why did the rank and social status of nobility make them effective in local control?
They commanded respect locally
What did the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk do during the 1525 Amicable Grant protests?
What did the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk do during the 1525 Amicable Grant protests?
Spoke to rebels and reported to Wolsey
What was the Duke of Norfolk's role in the 1536 Pilgrimage of Grace?
What was the Duke of Norfolk's role in the 1536 Pilgrimage of Grace?
He negotiated with rebels and advised king
What role did the Puritan Earl of Huntingdon play under Elizabeth I?
What role did the Puritan Earl of Huntingdon play under Elizabeth I?
Enforced Protestantism in the north
What positions did Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester) hold under Elizabeth?
What positions did Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester) hold under Elizabeth?
Controlled Cheshire, Wales & Marches; JP
What legal power did Justices of the Peace have by the start of the Tudor period?
What legal power did Justices of the Peace have by the start of the Tudor period?
Could hear and decide cases of felony
How often did Justices of the Peace have to attend quarter sessions?
How often did Justices of the Peace have to attend quarter sessions?
Four times a year