Elizabeth and her parliaments including opposition from Puritans (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): 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?
How many elected MPs were in the House of Commons?
450 MPs
Who voted for members of Parliament during Elizabeth I's reign?
Who voted for members of Parliament during Elizabeth I's reign?
Wealthy landowners
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 calling Parliament?
What was Elizabeth's main reason for calling Parliament?
To grant her taxes
Which subject was strictly off limits for Parliament to discuss?
Which subject was strictly off limits for Parliament to discuss?
Marriage and children
In 1571, Walter Strickland introduced a bill to change what?
In 1571, Walter Strickland introduced a bill to change what?
The Prayer Book
Why was Peter Wentworth imprisoned multiple times?
Why was Peter Wentworth imprisoned multiple times?
For freedom of speech issues
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?
How did Puritan MPs differ from Catholics in their opposition?
They didn't challenge her legitimacy
What approach did Puritan members of the Privy Council take?
What approach did Puritan members of the Privy Council take?
They were moderate with a softer approach
What power did Elizabeth have over Parliament?
What power did Elizabeth have over Parliament?
She could close it at any time