Religious Settlement in Elizabethan England
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What was Elizabeth's title in relation to the Church of England?

  • Archbishop
  • Pope
  • Supreme Head
  • Supreme Governor (correct)

    • The religious practices under Elizabeth were completely identical to those of the Catholic Church.

    False (B)

    What was the primary aim of Elizabeth's Religious Settlement?

    To ease religious tensions and compromise between Protestant and Catholic factions.

    Elizabeth's Religious Settlement was established in ______.

    <p>1559</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following historical figures with their religious affiliations:

    <p>Elizabeth I = Protestant Mary I = Catholic Edward VI = Protestant Pope = Catholic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term was avoided by Elizabeth in her title regarding the church?

    <p>Supreme Head (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The English monarch was recognized as the spiritual authority in the Church of England.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant consequence did denying Elizabeth's position in the Church carry?

    <p>It was considered treason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The established religion under Elizabeth was ______.

    <p>Protestant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Elizabeth retain in the practices of the Church of England to please her subjects?

    <p>Catholic traditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the challenges Elizabeth faced even after the Religious Settlement was enacted?

    <p>Numerous threats from both Protestant and Catholic factions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Elizabethan Religious Settlement

    The official religion of England under Elizabeth I, which retained some Catholic traditions but established the monarch as the head of the Church.

    Protestantism

    The beliefs and practices of the Christian church that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation.

    Catholicism

    The Christian Church in Western Europe before the Reformation, where the Pope holds the highest authority.

    Holy Communion (or Mass)

    A religious service that involves the consecrated bread and wine representing the body and blood of Jesus.

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    Vestments

    Special garments worn by priests during religious services.

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    Supreme Governor

    Elizabeth I's role as the supreme head of the Church of England, granting her authority over religious matters.

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    Oath of Loyalty

    A formal declaration of loyalty to the Queen, which was required by law.

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    Revised Prayer Book

    A revised book of prayers and rituals for the Church of England, which combined some Catholic elements with Protestant beliefs.

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    Religious Settlement Laws

    A series of laws passed by Elizabeth I to establish the Church of England and its practices.

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    Elizabeth's 'Middle Way'

    Elizabeth I's attempt to bring together different religious groups in England by introducing the Religious Settlement, seeking to avoid religious extremism.

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    Study Notes

    Religious Settlement in Elizabethan England

    • Religious divisions arose in England due to Protestant challenges to the Catholic Church's dominance.
    • Elizabeth I sought a "middle way" to avoid religious extremism.
    • The established religion was Protestant, rejecting Papal authority (Catholics acknowledged the Pope's leadership).
    • The English monarch, not the Pope, was the head of the Church of England.
    • Religious practices in the Church of England retained some Catholic traditions (e.g., Mass, vestments).
    • Elizabeth's Religious Settlement (1559) included two laws:
      • Elizabeth as Supreme Governor of the Church (avoiding "Supreme Head" as Christ was seen as head).
      • Prohibition of foreign leadership in the English church; denying Elizabeth's position was treason.
    • The settlement established Protestantism as the official faith and set out rules for religious practice in a revised prayer book.
    • The settlement included elements from both Protestantism and Catholicism to appease both groups.
    • The settlement was largely supported, with few refusing the loyalty oath.
    • Opposition existed, not just from Catholics, but also more extremist Protestants (Puritans), who opposed compromise.

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    This quiz explores the Religious Settlement established by Elizabeth I in 1559, which aimed to create a compromise between Protestantism and Catholicism in England. It discusses the implications of Elizabeth's assertion as the Supreme Governor of the Church and the incorporation of both religious practices. Test your understanding of how this settlement shaped English religious identity.

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