4 Questions
What was James I's belief about the source of his power?
God
Where did Catholics tend to emigrate to during James I's reign?
France
Where did the Puritans first find a home before voyaging to North America?
Holland
What religious group was forbidden to celebrate Mass during James I's reign?
Catholics
Study Notes
James I's Reign
- James I believed that his power came from God, not from the people or Parliament, which was a key aspect of the Divine Right of Kings.
- Catholics, facing persecution, tended to emigrate to Ireland during James I's reign.
- The Puritans, who would later voyage to North America, first found a home in the Netherlands, particularly in the city of Leiden.
- Catholics were forbidden to celebrate Mass during James I's reign, as part of the ongoing persecution of the faith.
Test your knowledge on the Divine Right of Kings and James I's beliefs with this quiz. Explore the concept of regal power derived from God and learn about the restrictions placed on Catholics and Puritans during James I's reign.
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