10 Questions
What title did the Act of Supremacy bestow upon Elizabeth?
the only supreme governor
How did Elizabeth handle the religious problem inherited from Queen Mary Tudor?
repealed laws favoring Catholics and established a moderate Protestantism
What was the approach of Elizabeth towards balancing power between Spain and France?
supporting the weaker of the two nations
What path of action did Elizabeth follow in her foreign policy?
moderate
Who did Elizabeth fear becoming too powerful in her foreign policy strategy?
Spain and France
What was the Stuart monarchs' belief regarding the source of their power?
Divine right of kings
What was the conflict between James I and Parliament based on?
Divine right of kings
Why did the Puritans oppose the king's strong defense of the Church of England?
They wished to remove Catholic resemblances and have a simpler form of worship.
What important limits were placed on the ruler's power by the Petition of Right in 1628?
Taxation, imprisonment without cause, quartering troops, and martial law
How did the conflict between king and Parliament evolve from James I to Charles I?
It grew worse during Charles I's reign.
Test your knowledge on Queen Elizabeth I of England and her reign. Learn about her contributions to the Protestant nations of Europe and the challenges she faced with the religious problem inherited from her predecessor.
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