Elizabeth and her people including local government and propaganda (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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Why were local governments important in Elizabethan England?
Why were local governments important in Elizabethan England?
Travel & communication from London was slow
What was the main role of Sheriffs in local government?
What was the main role of Sheriffs in local government?
They oversaw legal affairs
What was notable about Justices of the Peace (JPs) under Elizabeth I?
What was notable about Justices of the Peace (JPs) under Elizabeth I?
They were mostly unpaid
Which task was a responsibility of Justices of the Peace?
Which task was a responsibility of Justices of the Peace?
Ensure royal laws were implemented
Who supported the work of Justices of the Peace?
Who supported the work of Justices of the Peace?
Parish constables & night watchmen
Why did Elizabeth I use propaganda?
Why did Elizabeth I use propaganda?
As a female & Protestant ruler
How were portraits of Elizabeth I controlled?
How were portraits of Elizabeth I controlled?
Made to look beautiful & ageless
What was compulsory regarding church attendance under Elizabeth I?
What was compulsory regarding church attendance under Elizabeth I?
Annual thanksgiving on Ascension day
Who censored printing presses in Elizabethan England?
Who censored printing presses in Elizabethan England?
The Privy Council
Why were portraits of Elizabeth distributed throughout the country?
Why were portraits of Elizabeth distributed throughout the country?
Threats made her wary of travelling
How did portraits show Elizabeth throughout her reign?
How did portraits show Elizabeth throughout her reign?
As pure, strong & magnificent
How were Elizabeth's portraits encouraged to be used?
How were Elizabeth's portraits encouraged to be used?
As a luxury fashion accessory