Relations with Parliament (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What two things did Elizabeth need Parliament's approval for?
What two things did Elizabeth need Parliament's approval for?
Legislation and taxation
Which two houses made up Parliament during Elizabeth's reign?
Which two houses made up Parliament during Elizabeth's reign?
House of Commons and House of Lords
By 1569, why was the House of Lords easier to manage?
By 1569, why was the House of Lords easier to manage?
Many peers were bishops or courtiers
What methods were used to persuade MPs in the House of Commons?
What methods were used to persuade MPs in the House of Commons?
Threats and bribes
Who was largely responsible for persuading Parliament to support Elizabeth's policies?
Who was largely responsible for persuading Parliament to support Elizabeth's policies?
Privy councillors
In which year was the religious settlement passed that made England Protestant?
In which year was the religious settlement passed that made England Protestant?
1559
How many Parliaments did Elizabeth summon between 1558 and 1603?
How many Parliaments did Elizabeth summon between 1558 and 1603?
10
For how many weeks total did Parliament meet during Elizabeth's 45-year reign?
For how many weeks total did Parliament meet during Elizabeth's 45-year reign?
140 weeks
What risks did MPs fear if the succession crisis was not resolved?
What risks did MPs fear if the succession crisis was not resolved?
Civil war and foreign invasion
What happened to Peter Wentworth for challenging freedom of speech?
What happened to Peter Wentworth for challenging freedom of speech?
Imprisoned in Tower of London twice
When did Parliament pressure Elizabeth most about the succession issue?
When did Parliament pressure Elizabeth most about the succession issue?
1560s and early 1570s
Which social group did Parliament view as an increasing threat to Elizabethan society?
Which social group did Parliament view as an increasing threat to Elizabethan society?
Vagrants