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How threatening were Catholic plots after 1570?

This lesson focuses on the three Catholic plots that threatened Elizabeth I after 1569. We will examine the aims and consequences of the Ridolfi Plot, the Throckmorton Plot and the Babington Plot. We will also discuss why these plots represented a threat to Elizabeth's position as monarch.

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Q1.What happened to the Duke of Norfolk during the Revolt?

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Q2.What happened when the rebels seized Durham Cathedral?

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Q3.Why did the rebel forces retreat?

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Q4.Which option below is correct in relation to the aftermath?

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Q5.What happened in 1570?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What happened to the Duke of Norfolk during the Revolt?

1/5

Q2.What happened when the rebels seized Durham Cathedral?

2/5

Q3.Why did the rebel forces retreat?

3/5

Q4.Which option below is correct in relation to the aftermath?

4/5

Q5.What happened in 1570?

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How threatening were Catholic plots after 1570?

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Q1.Who issued the papal bull of excommunication in 1570?

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Q2.Who did the plotters of the Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots want to overthrow? (Remove from the throne)

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Q3.Who did the plotters of the Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots want to place on the throne?

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Q4.Which of these was NOT aim of the Ridolfi, Throckmorton or Babington plots?

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Q5.Which of these countries did NOT conspire in any of the Catholic plots and rebellions (Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots)

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Q6.Which English noble had planned to marry Mary Queen of Scots in both the Northern Rebellion and The Ridolfi Plot?

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Q7.Who was expelled from England after the discovery of the Throckmorton Plot in 1583?

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Q8.What was the name of Elizabeth's 'spymaster' who was in control of the government's intelligence network?

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Q9.In which plot did Sir Francis Walsingham uncover a coded letter from Mary which gave her approval of the plot?

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Q10.How did Elizabeth I respond when news of Mary Queen of Scots involvement in the Babington Plot was uncovered?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

How threatening were Catholic plots after 1570?

You should complete this quiz after completing the lesson 'How threatening were Catholic plots after 1570?'

Q1.Who issued the papal bull of excommunication in 1570?

1/10

Q2.Who did the plotters of the Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots want to overthrow? (Remove from the throne)

2/10

Q3.Who did the plotters of the Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots want to place on the throne?

3/10

Q4.Which of these was NOT aim of the Ridolfi, Throckmorton or Babington plots?

4/10

Q5.Which of these countries did NOT conspire in any of the Catholic plots and rebellions (Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots)

5/10

Q6.Which English noble had planned to marry Mary Queen of Scots in both the Northern Rebellion and The Ridolfi Plot?

6/10

Q7.Who was expelled from England after the discovery of the Throckmorton Plot in 1583?

7/10

Q8.What was the name of Elizabeth's 'spymaster' who was in control of the government's intelligence network?

8/10

Q9.In which plot did Sir Francis Walsingham uncover a coded letter from Mary which gave her approval of the plot?

9/10

Q10.How did Elizabeth I respond when news of Mary Queen of Scots involvement in the Babington Plot was uncovered?

10/10

Lesson summary: How threatening were Catholic plots after 1570?

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