Mary Queen of Scots, Plots and Succession (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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At what age did Mary become Queen of Scotland?
At what age did Mary become Queen of Scotland?
Six days old
Who did Mary marry in 1558?
Who did Mary marry in 1558?
Francis II, King of France
In which year was Lord Darnley found suspiciously murdered?
In which year was Lord Darnley found suspiciously murdered?
1567
How long was Mary imprisoned in England by Elizabeth?
How long was Mary imprisoned in England by Elizabeth?
19 years
Where were Mary's prison castles located during her house arrest?
Where were Mary's prison castles located during her house arrest?
Interior England, distant from sea
From whom did Mary descend, giving her claim to the English throne?
From whom did Mary descend, giving her claim to the English throne?
Margaret Tudor
What happened to the Duke of Norfolk after the Ridolfi Plot?
What happened to the Duke of Norfolk after the Ridolfi Plot?
He was executed in 1572
In which year did the Ridolfi Plot take place?
In which year did the Ridolfi Plot take place?
1571
Who discovered the Ridolfi Plot?
Who discovered the Ridolfi Plot?
Cecil and Walsingham
What did the Babington Plot in 1586 directly lead to?
What did the Babington Plot in 1586 directly lead to?
Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
What did Elizabeth do to Cecil after Mary's execution warrant was sealed without her knowledge?
What did Elizabeth do to Cecil after Mary's execution warrant was sealed without her knowledge?
Imprisoned him for 6 months
In which year did James VI succeed Elizabeth as monarch?
In which year did James VI succeed Elizabeth as monarch?
1603