Elizabeth and her court (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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When did Elizabeth I begin her reign as Queen of England?
When did Elizabeth I begin her reign as Queen of England?
17 November 1558
Who was Elizabeth I's father?
Who was Elizabeth I's father?
Henry VIII
What is patronage in the context of Elizabeth I's court?
What is patronage in the context of Elizabeth I's court?
Power to control appointments for loyalty
How many nobility made up Elizabeth I's Privy Council?
How many nobility made up Elizabeth I's Privy Council?
19
What belief justified Elizabeth I's right to rule?
What belief justified Elizabeth I's right to rule?
Divine Right
What was a 'progress' during Elizabeth I's reign?
What was a 'progress' during Elizabeth I's reign?
Summer visits to wealthy nobles
How long did William Cecil, Lord Burghley, serve as Secretary of State?
How long did William Cecil, Lord Burghley, serve as Secretary of State?
40 years
What position did Sir Francis Walsingham hold?
What position did Sir Francis Walsingham hold?
Head of Secret Service
When did Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, die?
When did Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, die?
1588
When was Sir Christopher Hatton appointed Lord Chancellor?
When was Sir Christopher Hatton appointed Lord Chancellor?
1587
Who made up the gentry in Elizabethan England?
Who made up the gentry in Elizabethan England?
Knights, rich merchants and lawyers
How many supporters did Earl of Essex gather for his rebellion in 1601?
How many supporters did Earl of Essex gather for his rebellion in 1601?
Around 300
How long did the Earl of Essex's rebellion last?
How long did the Earl of Essex's rebellion last?
12 hours
When was the Earl of Essex executed for treason?
When was the Earl of Essex executed for treason?
February 1601
What did the Privy Council do for Elizabeth I?
What did the Privy Council do for Elizabeth I?
They advised her and carried out decisions