Liz 4 - challenges to religion

Why did the Puritans not like the crucifix?

• Too Catholic
• as it reminded them of Jesus
• they didn’t mind it
• they could not afford their own

Why did Elizabeth give in during the crucifix controversy?

• Not enough bishops to replace any she sacked
• she did not want to make Catholic angry
• she didn’t really like the crucifix anyway
• Spain was about to attack

What was the vestment controversy about?

• What clergy wore
• underware
• crucifix
• holy communion

How did the Archbishop of Canterbury help with the vestment controversy?

• Held a special exhibition to show what should be worn
• sent everyone some new clothes
• drew them a picture
• he didn’t help

Why did Elizabeth not punish recusants too harshly at this time?

• She did not want to create a martyr
• Spain was about to attack
• Not enough bishops to replace any she sacked
• she didn’t want to be a meany

What did the Pope tell Catholics that they didnt have to do?

• Attend Church of England services
• eat their vegetables
• attend holy communion
• go on a pilgrimage

What part of the country was the most Catholic?

• the North
• the South
• London
• Wales

When was the revolt of the Northern Earls?

• 1569
• 1570
• 1588
• 1601

Give a reason why the revolt of the Northern Earls failed? (3)

• Badly planned, lack of support

• people stayed loyal to Elizabeth

• lack of support

• Mary Queen of Scots got involved

How did Elizabeth react to the leaders of the Revolt of Northern Earls?

• Leaders executed in public
• nothing happened to them
• took away their land
• sent to the Pope