Elizabeth and her people including local government and propaganda (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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What was the role of Sheriffs in local government?
What was the role of Sheriffs in local government?
They oversaw legal affairs
What describes the payment status of JPs?
What describes the payment status of JPs?
They were mostly unpaid
Which was NOT a responsibility of JPs?
Which was NOT a responsibility of JPs?
Leading military campaigns
Who supported JPs in their work?
Who supported JPs in their work?
Parish constables & night watchmen
Why did Elizabeth recognise the power of propaganda?
Why did Elizabeth recognise the power of propaganda?
She was a female & Protestant ruler
How were portraits of the queen controlled?
How were portraits of the queen controlled?
To make her look beautiful & ageless
What were two purposes of summer progresses?
What were two purposes of summer progresses?
Be seen by subjects & eye on nobles
When was church attendance compulsory?
When was church attendance compulsory?
Always, especially Ascension day
Who censored printing presses in the country?
Who censored printing presses in the country?
The Privy Council
What was included at each church service?
What was included at each church service?
A special prayer for the Queen
Why did Elizabeth become wary of travelling?
Why did Elizabeth become wary of travelling?
Threats from Catholics & Puritans
What myth did portraits throughout her reign promote?
What myth did portraits throughout her reign promote?
The Gloriana myth