The Revolt of the Northern Earls (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did the Revolt of the Northern Earls take place?
When did the Revolt of the Northern Earls take place?
1569-70
What was the primary religious motivation for the revolt?
What was the primary religious motivation for the revolt?
To restore Catholicism in England
Who was appointed Bishop of Durham in 1561, angering northern Catholics?
Who was appointed Bishop of Durham in 1561, angering northern Catholics?
James Pilkington
Which term described Elizabeth's Protestant administrators like William Cecil?
Which term described Elizabeth's Protestant administrators like William Cecil?
New men
Who were the two primary leaders of the revolt?
Who were the two primary leaders of the revolt?
Percy and Neville
Who was Mary Queen of Scots planned to marry in the conspiracy?
Who was Mary Queen of Scots planned to marry in the conspiracy?
Duke of Norfolk
Who discovered the marriage plot and informed Elizabeth?
Who discovered the marriage plot and informed Elizabeth?
Robert Dudley
When did the rebellion actually commence?
When did the rebellion actually commence?
November 1569
What did the rebels do at Durham Cathedral?
What did the rebels do at Durham Cathedral?
Celebrated Catholic mass
Where did Elizabeth order Mary Queen of Scots moved for security?
Where did Elizabeth order Mary Queen of Scots moved for security?
Coventry
What was the most significant reason for the revolt's failure?
What was the most significant reason for the revolt's failure?
Spain failed to provide support
Why did many Catholic landowners remain loyal to Elizabeth?
Why did many Catholic landowners remain loyal to Elizabeth?
Feared losing monastery lands
What did Pope Pius V issue in 1570 against Elizabeth?
What did Pope Pius V issue in 1570 against Elizabeth?
Regnans in Excelsis