Religious divisions in England in 1558 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did Elizabeth become queen of England?
In what year did Elizabeth become queen of England?
1558
Which country posed the most serious challenge to Elizabeth when she became queen?
Which country posed the most serious challenge to Elizabeth when she became queen?
France
What was Mary Queen of Scots' relationship to Elizabeth?
What was Mary Queen of Scots' relationship to Elizabeth?
Cousin
Why did Catholic Europe view Elizabeth as illegitimate?
Why did Catholic Europe view Elizabeth as illegitimate?
They didn't recognise Henry VIII's divorce
What did England lose under the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis?
What did England lose under the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis?
Calais
How long had Calais been in English hands before its loss?
How long had Calais been in English hands before its loss?
Since 1347
What was the Auld Alliance?
What was the Auld Alliance?
Alliance between France and Scotland
Who ruled Scotland on behalf of Mary Queen of Scots when she was young?
Who ruled Scotland on behalf of Mary Queen of Scots when she was young?
Mary of Guise
Who did Mary Queen of Scots marry in 1558?
Who did Mary Queen of Scots marry in 1558?
Francis, heir to the French throne
What was England's financial situation when Elizabeth became queen?
What was England's financial situation when Elizabeth became queen?
Heavily in debt
What did the Peace of Troyes in 1564 recognise?
What did the Peace of Troyes in 1564 recognise?
French claim to Calais
In what year did Mary Queen of Scots flee to England and get imprisoned?
In what year did Mary Queen of Scots flee to England and get imprisoned?
1568