Mary's claim to the throne and arrival in England (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How was Mary, Queen of Scots related to Elizabeth I?
How was Mary, Queen of Scots related to Elizabeth I?
Second cousin
Through which Tudor monarch did Mary have her claim to the English throne?
Through which Tudor monarch did Mary have her claim to the English throne?
Henry VII (great-granddaughter)
How old was Mary when she became Queen of Scotland in 1542?
How old was Mary when she became Queen of Scotland in 1542?
Six days old
Why was Mary's legitimacy considered stronger than Elizabeth's by some?
Why was Mary's legitimacy considered stronger than Elizabeth's by some?
No questions about her parents' marriage
Who did Mary marry in France, making her queen of that country?
Who did Mary marry in France, making her queen of that country?
Francis II
Why was Mary's Catholic faith particularly dangerous for Elizabeth?
Why was Mary's Catholic faith particularly dangerous for Elizabeth?
Made her a symbol of Catholic resistance
Who did Mary marry in 1565 after returning to Scotland?
Who did Mary marry in 1565 after returning to Scotland?
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
What titles would Mary's son James eventually hold?
What titles would Mary's son James eventually hold?
James VI of Scotland & James I of England
What scandal destroyed Mary's support in Scotland in 1567?
What scandal destroyed Mary's support in Scotland in 1567?
Darnley's murder & marriage to Bothwell
Where was Mary defeated in May 1568, forcing her to flee to England?
Where was Mary defeated in May 1568, forcing her to flee to England?
Battle of Langside near Glasgow
How did Elizabeth respond to Mary's arrival in England in 1568?
How did Elizabeth respond to Mary's arrival in England in 1568?
Held her under comfortable but secure guard