Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569-88 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Who was Roberto Ridolfi?
Who was Roberto Ridolfi?
An Italian banker living in England
What were the main aims of the Ridolfi plot?
What were the main aims of the Ridolfi plot?
Murder Elizabeth, Spanish invasion, crown Mary
Who was Mary, Queen of Scots supposed to marry as part of the plot?
Who was Mary, Queen of Scots supposed to marry as part of the plot?
The Duke of Norfolk
How many troops did Philip II order the Duke of Alba to prepare?
How many troops did Philip II order the Duke of Alba to prepare?
10,000 troops
Who discovered the Ridolfi plot?
Who discovered the Ridolfi plot?
William Cecil
What happened to the Duke of Norfolk after the plot was discovered?
What happened to the Duke of Norfolk after the plot was discovered?
He was executed in June 1572
What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots after the Ridolfi plot?
What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots after the Ridolfi plot?
Elizabeth refused to execute her
In which month and year was the Duke of Norfolk executed?
In which month and year was the Duke of Norfolk executed?
June 1572
What events in 1570 created the background for the Ridolfi plot?
What events in 1570 created the background for the Ridolfi plot?
Revolt of Northern Earls & Papal Bull
What did the 1581 anti-Catholic laws make treason?
What did the 1581 anti-Catholic laws make treason?
Converting to Catholicism
Which international leaders did Ridolfi meet in March 1571?
Which international leaders did Ridolfi meet in March 1571?
The pope, Philip II, and Duke of Alba
Who was appointed to lead the Council of the North and enforce anti-Catholic laws?
Who was appointed to lead the Council of the North and enforce anti-Catholic laws?
The Earl of Huntingdon