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Challenges to Elizabeth: Mary Queen of Scots

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on vocabulary and key concepts related to Mary Queen of Scots and her role as a challenge to Elizabeth I.

Topics covered:

#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Analyse the concepts of legitimacy and succession in Tudor England
#Explain the significance of Mary Queen of Scots in Elizabeth's reign
#Define key terms related to Mary Queen of Scots and political challenges
#Mary Queen of Scots
#Standard
#Compare different perspectives on Mary Queen of Scots' threat to Elizabeth
#Vocabulary & Concepts

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Challenges to Elizabeth: Mary Queen of Scots

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's analysis

'Mary Queen of Scots was viewed by many as a legitimate heir and a potential rival to Elizabeth, given her claim to the English throne through her grandmother, Margaret Tudor. Her Catholic faith and her marriage to the Dauphin of France further complicated her position, making her a focal point for Catholic plots against Elizabeth.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, published in 2018.

1.
Define the following terms: 'Legitimacy', 'Rival', and 'Heir'.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views expressed in the source about Mary Queen of Scots' threat to Elizabeth. What are the similarities and differences?
[4 marks]
3.
Explain why Mary Queen of Scots was considered a challenge to Elizabeth's reign.
[3 marks]
4.
Outline the concept of 'legitimacy' in the context of Mary Queen of Scots' claim to the throne.
[2 marks]
5.
Write a brief explanation of why religious differences between Catholics and Protestants influenced the threat posed by Mary Queen of Scots.
[3 marks]
B

Concepts in Depth

Source B: Official government document

'Mary Queen of Scots remains a potential threat to Elizabeth due to her legitimacy and the support she could rally among Catholics. Her imprisonment is necessary to prevent her from becoming a focus for rebellion.' Provenance: Elizabethan government record, 1586.

1.
Compare the perspective in Source B with the previous source about Mary Queen of Scots' threat. What are the key similarities?
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the reasons why Elizabeth's government considered Mary Queen of Scots a danger to her reign.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the key issues surrounding Mary Queen of Scots' imprisonment and eventual execution.
[4 marks]

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