Queen, government and religion, 1558-69 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did Elizabeth I become Queen of England?
In what year did Elizabeth I become Queen of England?
1558
How many years did Elizabeth I rule England?
How many years did Elizabeth I rule England?
45 years
Who made up the royal court?
Who made up the royal court?
Nobles who served as advisers
Which institution was the most important governing body after the monarch?
Which institution was the most important governing body after the monarch?
The Privy Council
What did the Privy Council monitor?
What did the Privy Council monitor?
Parliament & Justices of the Peace
Who sat in the House of Lords?
Who sat in the House of Lords?
Nobles and bishops
What significant power did Parliament hold?
What significant power did Parliament hold?
Passing laws & approving taxes
Who were the Justices of the Peace?
Who were the Justices of the Peace?
Large landowners
What was a key responsibility of Lord Lieutenants?
What was a key responsibility of Lord Lieutenants?
Raising the local militia
What was the militia?
What was the militia?
Emergency force of ordinary citizens
What could Elizabeth NOT do without Parliament's approval?
What could Elizabeth NOT do without Parliament's approval?
Pass new laws or raise taxes
What was extraordinary taxation used for?
What was extraordinary taxation used for?
Unexpected expenses, especially war