Elizabeth I: Government, Ministers and Marriage (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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What term described Elizabeth I as willing to listen to advisers and compromise for long-term goals?
What term described Elizabeth I as willing to listen to advisers and compromise for long-term goals?
Politique
How many years was William Cecil a Privy Councillor during Elizabeth I's reign?
How many years was William Cecil a Privy Councillor during Elizabeth I's reign?
40 years
What position did Sir Francis Walsingham hold in Elizabeth I's government?
What position did Sir Francis Walsingham hold in Elizabeth I's government?
Head of Secret Service
What happened to Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, in 1601?
What happened to Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, in 1601?
Executed for treason
How many times did Parliament meet during Elizabeth I's 45-year reign?
How many times did Parliament meet during Elizabeth I's 45-year reign?
13 times
How many MPs were in the House of Commons during Elizabeth I's reign?
How many MPs were in the House of Commons during Elizabeth I's reign?
450 elected MPs
What parliamentary privilege allowed MPs to speak without fear in the Commons chamber?
What parliamentary privilege allowed MPs to speak without fear in the Commons chamber?
Freedom of speech
How long was Peter Wentworth imprisoned for challenging the Queen?
How long was Peter Wentworth imprisoned for challenging the Queen?
One month
What is patronage in the context of Elizabeth I's government?
What is patronage in the context of Elizabeth I's government?
Power to control appointments for loyalty
In what year was William Cecil appointed Secretary of State?
In what year was William Cecil appointed Secretary of State?
1558
What was Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester's relationship with Elizabeth I?
What was Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester's relationship with Elizabeth I?
Very close; many considered them lovers
What affectionate nickname did Elizabeth give Francis, Duke of Anjou?
What affectionate nickname did Elizabeth give Francis, Duke of Anjou?
Her 'frog'
What position was Sir Christopher Hatton appointed to in 1587?
What position was Sir Christopher Hatton appointed to in 1587?
Lord Chancellor
How did Elizabeth I use rival factions in her Privy Council?
How did Elizabeth I use rival factions in her Privy Council?
Forced them to work together
Who did Mary, Queen of Scots marry, strengthening the Stuart claim?
Who did Mary, Queen of Scots marry, strengthening the Stuart claim?
Lord Darnley (Henry Stuart)