Elizabeth and government (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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How many members were in the House of Lords during Elizabeth I's reign?
How many members were in the House of Lords during Elizabeth I's reign?
90 members
How many elected MPs were in the House of Commons during Elizabeth I's reign?
How many elected MPs were in the House of Commons during Elizabeth I's reign?
450 MPs
How many times did Parliament meet during Elizabeth's 45-year reign?
How many times did Parliament meet during Elizabeth's 45-year reign?
13 times
What was Elizabeth's main reason for using Parliament?
What was Elizabeth's main reason for using Parliament?
To grant her taxes
Who had the power to call Parliament to meet?
Who had the power to call Parliament to meet?
Only Elizabeth
Which topics were strictly off limits in Parliament discussions?
Which topics were strictly off limits in Parliament discussions?
Marriage and children
In which year did Walter Strickland introduce a bill to change the Prayer Book?
In which year did Walter Strickland introduce a bill to change the Prayer Book?
1571
How did Elizabeth respond to Walter Strickland's bill about the Prayer Book?
How did Elizabeth respond to Walter Strickland's bill about the Prayer Book?
Closed Parliament and banned religious bills
What issue did Peter Wentworth challenge Elizabeth over?
What issue did Peter Wentworth challenge Elizabeth over?
Freedom of speech on religious policy
In which year was Anthony Cope imprisoned with Wentworth?
In which year was Anthony Cope imprisoned with Wentworth?
1586
How did Puritan MPs differ from Catholics in their opposition to Elizabeth?
How did Puritan MPs differ from Catholics in their opposition to Elizabeth?
Didn't challenge her legitimacy
How did Privy Council Puritans differ from radical Puritan MPs?
How did Privy Council Puritans differ from radical Puritan MPs?
More moderate, softer approach