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Queen, Government and Religion: Elizabeth's Accession

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand the key vocabulary and concepts related to Elizabeth I's accession, focusing on her rise to power and its impact on government and religion.

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#Queen, Government and Religion
#History
#Compare different perspectives on Elizabeth's rise to power
#Analyse the impact of her accession on religion and government
#Standard
#Explain the significance of Elizabeth's accession for England
#Define key terms related to Elizabeth's accession
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Elizabeth's Accession

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Queen, Government and Religion: Elizabeth's Accession

Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Elizabeth's Accession: The event in 1558 when Elizabeth I became Queen of England after the death of her sister, Queen Mary I.

Monarch: The reigning king or queen, the head of state.

Succession: The process by which a new monarch is chosen and inherits the throne.

Legitimacy: The accepted and lawful right to rule.

Religion: The official faith of a country, which in Elizabeth's reign was a central issue.

Reformation: The religious movement that led to the creation of Protestant churches, affecting England's religious landscape.

Parliament: The law-making body that advised and supported the monarch.

Puritans: A group of Protestants who sought to purify the Church of England from Catholic practices.

Supporters of Elizabeth: Nobles, courtiers, and common people who supported her claim and reign.

Opponents of Elizabeth: Those who opposed her legitimacy or policies, including some Catholics and foreign powers.

1.
Define the term 'succession' and explain its importance in Elizabeth's accession.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the terms 'monarch' and 'legitimacy' in the context of Elizabeth's rise to power.
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the significance of religion during Elizabeth's accession.
[3 marks]
4.
Explain how Elizabeth's supporters helped her secure her position as queen.
[3 marks]
5.
Compare the challenges Elizabeth faced upon her accession with those faced by previous monarchs.
[6 marks]
6.
Analyse the role of Parliament in supporting Elizabeth's accession and early reign.
[6 marks]
7.
Write a brief summary of the importance of Elizabeth's accession for England's religious future.
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse how Elizabeth's accession affected her relationship with Catholic powers in Europe.
[6 marks]

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