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Which two countries did Elizabeth fear would ally with Mary?

The Reign of Elizabeth I 02

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.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which wife of Henry VIII was Elizabeth's mother?

Anne Boleyn

Anne of Cleves

Catherine of Aragon

Jane Seymour

She was the second wife of Henry VIII

2 .

At what age did Elizabeth become Queen?

She died at age 69

3 .

Which relative did she succeed to the throne?

Her brother

Her cousin

Her father

Her sister

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

4 .

Mary Queen of Scots was what relation to Elizabeth?

Aunt

Cousin

Half-sister

Niece

Mary was Catholic which made her a worrying threat

5 .

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

Edward IV

Henry VIII

Richard II

Richard III

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

6 .

Which two countries did Elizabeth fear would ally with Mary?

France and Spain

Italy and France

Netherlands and France

Spain and Italy

Both of these countries had Catholic rulers

7 .

Which Italian nobleman famously supported Mary?

Gandolfo

Mazerati

Ridolfi

Rizzelli

He was eventually executed for treason

8 .

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

Earl of Essex

Francis Walsingham

Thomas Cranmer

Walter Raleigh

He was Elizabeth's principal secretary

9 .

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

Babington Plot

Harrington Plot

Lexington Plot

Wallington Plot

It was organised in 1586 by Catholics to assassinate Elizabeth and replace her with Mary who was a staunch Catholic

10 .

Mary Queen of Scots was executed at which castle?

Fotheringay

Shrewsbury

Warkworth

Windsor

In 1587 - accused of treason

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Who was Elizabeth I?

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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