Walsingham's spies (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was Sir Francis Walsingham's official position under Elizabeth I?
What was Sir Francis Walsingham's official position under Elizabeth I?
Secretary of State
During which decades did Catholic plots particularly threaten Elizabeth's reign?
During which decades did Catholic plots particularly threaten Elizabeth's reign?
1570s and 1580s
Which major Catholic conspiracy did Walsingham's network uncover alongside the Babington plot?
Which major Catholic conspiracy did Walsingham's network uncover alongside the Babington plot?
Throckmorton plot
In which year was Mary, Queen of Scots executed?
In which year was Mary, Queen of Scots executed?
1587
Which regions did NOT have Walsingham's agents according to the note?
Which regions did NOT have Walsingham's agents according to the note?
Scotland and Ireland
What was Thomas Phelippes' role in Walsingham's intelligence operations?
What was Thomas Phelippes' role in Walsingham's intelligence operations?
Decipher secret communications
Approximately how many Catholic priests were executed during Walsingham's time as Secretary of State?
Approximately how many Catholic priests were executed during Walsingham's time as Secretary of State?
130
What were agents provocateurs?
What were agents provocateurs?
Agents who encouraged plotting
What did Gilbert Gifford establish in the Babington Plot?
What did Gilbert Gifford establish in the Babington Plot?
Communication channels to Mary
In which year was Walsingham appointed as Secretary of State?
In which year was Walsingham appointed as Secretary of State?
1573
When was the Babington plot exposed by Walsingham's intelligence network?
When was the Babington plot exposed by Walsingham's intelligence network?
1586
Why did Walsingham use cipher systems for sensitive correspondence?
Why did Walsingham use cipher systems for sensitive correspondence?
Protect agents & information