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Elizabeth I and the Plots Against Mary Queen of Scots

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores vocabulary and concepts related to plots against Elizabeth I, focusing on Mary Queen of Scots. It helps students understand key terms and analyze historical ideas.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Elizabeth I
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Plots (Mary Queen of Scots)
#Define key vocabulary related to political plots
#Explain the significance of plots against Elizabeth I
#Compare different types of plots involving Mary Queen of Scots
#Outline the impact of these plots on Elizabeth's reign

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Elizabeth I and the Plots Against Mary Queen of Scots

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts

Plot: A secret plan to do something, often illegal or harmful.

Conspiracy: A secret agreement between people to do something wrong or illegal.

Treason: The crime of trying to overthrow or harm your country’s government.

Regicide: The act of killing a king or queen.

Catholicism: The religious beliefs followed by many of Mary Queen of Scots' supporters, which opposed Elizabeth's Protestant rule.

Counterplot: A plan made to stop or oppose another plot.

Exile: The state of being forced to live away from your home country.

Diplomacy: The management of relationships between countries, often through negotiations.

Betrayal: The act of being disloyal to someone or a country.

Rebellion: An organized attempt to change or overthrow the government or ruler.

Note: Understanding these words helps explain how and why plots against Elizabeth I happened, especially those involving Mary Queen of Scots.

1.
Explain the meaning of the term 'conspiracy' and how it relates to plots against Elizabeth I. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the terms 'treason' and 'regicide' in the context of plots against Elizabeth I. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline why plots involving Mary Queen of Scots were significant during Elizabeth I's reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Write a short paragraph explaining what a 'counterplot' is and give an example related to Elizabeth I. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Compare the different motivations behind plots against Elizabeth I, especially those involving Mary Queen of Scots. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Analyze how fears of plots affected Elizabeth I’s policies and decisions. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Explain how the threat of plots influenced Elizabeth I’s approach to ruling England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Compare the significance of the Babington Plot and the Ridolfi Plot in Elizabeth’s reign. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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