Troubles at home and abroad (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What alternative name is sometimes used for the Northern Rebellion?
What alternative name is sometimes used for the Northern Rebellion?
Revolt of the Northern Earls
Who was appointed as Protestant Bishop of Durham in 1561, angering northern Catholics?
Who was appointed as Protestant Bishop of Durham in 1561, angering northern Catholics?
James Pilkington
Which advisors did northern earls resent as Elizabeth's 'new men'?
Which advisors did northern earls resent as Elizabeth's 'new men'?
Cecil, Forster, and Dudley
What was Thomas Percy's title and role in the rebellion?
What was Thomas Percy's title and role in the rebellion?
Earl of Northumberland, main leader
What was the Duke of Norfolk's plan involving Mary Queen of Scots?
What was the Duke of Norfolk's plan involving Mary Queen of Scots?
To marry her
Who discovered the marriage plot and informed Elizabeth?
Who discovered the marriage plot and informed Elizabeth?
Robert Dudley
What did Mary promise would happen across the country if she succeeded?
What did Mary promise would happen across the country if she succeeded?
'Mass shall be said all over'
Which important location did the rebels take control of and celebrate Mass?
Which important location did the rebels take control of and celebrate Mass?
Durham Cathedral
Where did Elizabeth move Mary Queen of Scots during the rebellion?
Where did Elizabeth move Mary Queen of Scots during the rebellion?
Coventry
What critical support did the rebels fail to receive?
What critical support did the rebels fail to receive?
Spanish military support
Why did many landowners refuse to support the rebellion?
Why did many landowners refuse to support the rebellion?
Benefited from dissolution of monasteries
In what year did the Pope excommunicate Elizabeth?
In what year did the Pope excommunicate Elizabeth?
1570
What was Charles Neville's fate after the rebellion failed?
What was Charles Neville's fate after the rebellion failed?
Fled abroad