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6. What did Richard Montagu discuss in his 1624 pamphlet, which caused opposition from Puritans in the 1624 Parliament?

  • The Catholic origins of the English Church.
  • The idea that Arminianism was the true religion.
  • The benefits of the Spanish Match.

7. Why did anti-Catholicism become such a serious threat to stability from 1618 to 1624?

  • Anti-Catholicism led to the rise of Arminians.
  • Anti-Catholicism encouraged Parliament to challenge James's prerogative rights, such as his control of foreign policy, and the marriage of his children.
  • Anti-Catholicism caused divisions in the 'broad and tolerant' Church which James had worked so hard to maintain.

8. What was the official Church in England when James took the throne in 1603?

  • The Anglican Church
  • The Protestant Church
  • The Catholic Church

9. Which of the points below was NOT a demand in the Millenary Petition?

  • Bishops should be removed from the Church to allow lay people to have a more direct relationship with God.
  • Changes should be made to church services including not using the cross during baptism, not bowing at the name of Jesus, and not wearing the cap and surplice.
  • The quality of the clergy in England and Wales should be improved and clergy should only have to work in one parish instead of lots (pluralism).

10. Why did James decide to withdraw the Book of Sports, published in 1618?

  • Puritans were extremely opposed to the idea of sports and fun on the Sabbath.
  • Landowners were extremely opposed to the idea of peasants taking time off on the Sabbath.
  • The Thirty Years War broke out and therefore men were needed for the militia, rather than having fun.

11. Why was the Hampton Court Conference a success for James?

  • It allowed him to show Catholics they could not challenge the Anglican Church.
  • It allowed him to assert his authority over the Church, and show his sympathy to moderate Puritans.
  • It allowed him to separate moderate from extremist Puritans.

12. How did the 1604 Parliament react to the changes in recusancy fines?

  • Passed a law asking for recusancy fines to be raised.
  • Passed a law asking for penal laws against Catholics to be enforced properly.
  • Passed a law demanding all Catholics be forced to leave England.

13. Why was James unsuccessful at improving the quality and education of the clergy?

  • He had no interest in improving this area and therefore did not pursue it.
  • This would require more money. Tithes were collected by landowners (many of who were also MPs) and they were unwilling to reform the system.
  • There was much opposition to this policy from Puritans, who argued that people needed to have a direct relationship with God and therefore did not need educated clergy.

14. In what year was Bancroft replaced by George Abbott?

  • 1610
  • 1608
  • 1614

15. What was the name of Richard Montagu's 1624 pamphlet?

  • 'A New Gag for an Old Goose'
  • 'An Old Gag for a New Goose'
  • 'A Gag for a Goose'

16. When was the Millenary Petition presented to James?

  • 1603
  • 1604
  • 1605

17. How many clergymen did not agree to subscribe to the Canons in 1604?

  • Approximately 10%
  • Appoximately 1%
  • Approximately 5%

18. Which of the following did Parliament NOT do in response to the Gunpowder Plot?

  • Banned Catholics from important positions of responsibility
  • Ordered Catholics to pay recusancy fines
  • Banned Catholics from living in or near London
  • Ordered Catholics to have their children baptised as Protestants
  • Ordered Catholics to display a crucifix outside their homes
  • Ordered Catholics to take the Oath of Allegiance

19. What did the Oath of Allegiance (1606) state?

  • Catholics would attend Church of England services.
  • Catholics accepted James as the lawful King and rejected the Pope's calls to overthrow him.
  • Catholics would not try to overthrow James or commit acts of treason against him

20. How many people signed the Millenary Petition?

  • Approximately 10,000
  • Approximately 1,000
  • Approximately 100