KS3 the reign of elizabeth i - troubles with mary queen of scots

History Quiz - The Reign of Elizabeth I 02 (Questions)

Elizabeth I’s reign was full of plots, religion problems and powerful enemies. This quiz looks at Mary, Queen of Scots and why she was seen as a threat.

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Fascinating Fact:

After years of plots and tensions, Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed in 1587 for her alleged involvement in a Catholic plot against Elizabeth.

In KS3 History, you study the reign of Elizabeth I, including religious tension, foreign threats and plots. Mary, Queen of Scots became a focus for Catholics who opposed Elizabeth.

Key Terms

Plot: A secret plan by a group of people to overthrow or harm a ruler or government.
Succession: The order in which people have a claim to the throne after the current monarch dies.
Execution: The official killing of a person as a punishment ordered by the state or a court.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth I?

Mary, Queen of Scots was Elizabeth’s cousin and a Catholic with a strong claim to the English throne. Many Catholics believed she should replace Elizabeth, so she attracted plotters.

What Catholic plots against Elizabeth I do KS3 students learn about?

KS3 students often learn about plots such as the Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots. These involved plans to kill Elizabeth, restore Catholicism and put Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne.

How did Elizabeth I deal with the threat from Mary, Queen of Scots?

Elizabeth kept Mary under guard in England for many years. After evidence linked Mary to the Babington Plot, Parliament pressed for action and Mary was eventually tried and executed.

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Which wife of Henry VIII was Elizabeth's mother?

[ ]	Anne Boleyn
[ ]	Anne of Cleves
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At what age did Elizabeth become Queen?

[ ]	19
[ ]	25
[ ]	30
[ ]	34

Which relative did she succeed to the throne?

[ ]	Her brother
[ ]	Her cousin
[ ]	Her father
[ ]	Her sister

Mary Queen of Scots was what relation to Elizabeth?

[ ]	Aunt
[ ]	Cousin
[ ]	Half-sister
[ ]	Niece

Through whom did Mary believe she had a claim to the English throne?

[ ]	Edward IV
[ ]	Henry VIII
[ ]	Richard II
[ ]	Richard III

Which two countries did Elizabeth fear would ally with Mary?

[ ]	France and Spain
[ ]	Italy and France
[ ]	Netherlands and France
[ ]	Spain and Italy

Which Italian nobleman famously supported Mary?

[ ]	Gandolfo
[ ]	Mazerati
[ ]	Ridolfi
[ ]	Rizzelli

Who was the chief spy who set a trap for Mary?

[ ]	Earl of Essex
[ ]	Francis Walsingham
[ ]	Thomas Cranmer
[ ]	Walter Raleigh

A plot to murder Elizabeth and make Mary queen had what name?

[ ]	Babington Plot
[ ]	Harrington Plot
[ ]	Lexington Plot
[ ]	Wallington Plot

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Mary Queen of Scots was executed at which castle?

[ ]	Fotheringay
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[ ]	Windsor

History Quiz - The Reign of Elizabeth I 02 (Answers)

Which wife of Henry VIII was Elizabeth's mother?

[x]	Anne Boleyn
[ ]	Anne of Cleves
[ ]	Catherine of Aragon
[ ]	Jane Seymour

She was the second wife of Henry VIII

At what age did Elizabeth become Queen?

[ ]	19
[x]	25
[ ]	30
[ ]	34

She died at age 69

Which relative did she succeed to the throne?

[ ]	Her brother
[ ]	Her cousin
[ ]	Her father
[x]	Her sister

Her sister was Mary I or Mary Tudor who died in 1558

Mary Queen of Scots was what relation to Elizabeth?

[ ]	Aunt
[x]	Cousin
[ ]	Half-sister
[ ]	Niece

Mary was Catholic which made her a worrying threat

Through whom did Mary believe she had a claim to the English throne?

[ ]	Edward IV
[x]	Henry VIII
[ ]	Richard II
[ ]	Richard III

Mary's grandfather had been Henry's brother-in-law

Which two countries did Elizabeth fear would ally with Mary?

[x]	France and Spain
[ ]	Italy and France
[ ]	Netherlands and France
[ ]	Spain and Italy

Both of these countries had Catholic rulers

Which Italian nobleman famously supported Mary?

[ ]	Gandolfo
[ ]	Mazerati
[x]	Ridolfi
[ ]	Rizzelli

He was eventually executed for treason

Who was the chief spy who set a trap for Mary?

[ ]	Earl of Essex
[x]	Francis Walsingham
[ ]	Thomas Cranmer
[ ]	Walter Raleigh

He was Elizabeth's principal secretary