(k) 11. GCSE History Elizabeth I: Revolt of Northern Earls

True r False? The Northern Earls had lost a lot of their power and influence in parliament now that Elizabeth was Queen.

• True

• False

How many men did Elizabeth finally manage to raise to march up to the north and fight off the Northern Earls?

• 14,000 men

• 4,000 men

• 41,000 men

Answer explanation

This number of English soldiers was far too intimidating and powerful for the Northern Earls to fight against.

What was the name of the Pope at the time?

• Pope Francis VI

• Pope Arthur VI

• Pope Pius VI

• Pope Paul VI

Which of the following statements is true?

• The new Archbishop of Durham, James Pilkington, introduced very strict rules against Catholics in the north and he became very unpopular.

• The new Archbishop of Durham, James Pilkington, introduced fair rules for the Catholics in the north and he was popular with Catholics.

Which of the following was the true outcome of the failure for Northumberland and Westmoreland?

• Northumberland escaped and Westmoreland was executed

• Northumberland and Westmoreland both escaped

• Northumberland and Westmoreland were both executed

• Northumberland was executed and Westmoreland escaped

What angered the Northern Nobles and Earls about Elizabeth's new government?

• It included far too many people and decision making would be slow.

• Elizabeth had chosen mainly Protestants to be part of her government.

• Elizabeth had chosen mainly powerful men from the south which gave the north little say.

Answer explanation

Some of the men Elizabeth chose were young and from the lower ranks of the nobility. The Catholic Earls did not like this.

Why did the Northern Earls revolt in 1569?

• The earls and their followers wanted the Catholic faith to be brought back to England.

• The earls were not happy with Elizabeth's treatment of the poor.

• The earls were unhappy with Elizabeth's choice of official portraits.

Answer explanation

Remember, this is one of many reasons!

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the plan of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?

• For Mary, Queen of Scots to marry the Duke of Norfolk and become Queen.

• To raise an army of Catholics to capture Durham Cathedral

• To free Mary, Queen of Scots from prison.

• For Mary, Queen of Scots to marry King Philip of Spain and jointly rule England.

Elizabeth found out about the plan for the Duke of Norfolk to marry Mary, Queen of Scots. What was Elizabeth's action after this?

• She put the Duke of Norfolk in prison

• She allowed the marriage to see what happened next

• She sent him to the Tower of London but later released him

Wat was the outcome of the failed Revolt of the Northern Earls for Mary, Queen of Scots?

• She was executed

• She remained imprisoned for the next 14 years

• She was released

Answer explanation

It proved to Elizabeth that Mary could not be trusted and Elizabeth needed to keep watch over her.