James I and Religion

Quiz to check your knowledge and understanding of James I and his management of religion from 1603 to 1625.

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What was the official Church in England when James took the throne in 1603?
The Anglican Church
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What phrase best describes James' aims for the Church of England?
'broad and tolerant'
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What percentage of the population were Catholic in 1603?
Approximately 7%
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Why were some Catholics called recusants and fined recusancy fines?
They would not accept the authority of the monarch and attend Church of England services.
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When was the Millenary Petition presented to James?
1603
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How many people signed the Millenary Petition?
Approximately 1,000
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How radical was the Millenary Petition?
Moderate. It acknowleged James was the Head of the Church and made only moderate demands for reform.
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How did James respond to the Millenary Petition?
He arranged the Hampton Court Conference in 1604.
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What phrase did James shout when a Puritan representative raised the idea of more involvement of lower clergy in organising the Church at the Hampton Court Conference?
No Bishops, no King!
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Why was the Hampton Court Conference a success for James?
It allowed him to assert his authority over the Church, and show his sympathy to moderate Puritans.
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Why did James ask Bancroft to issue a new set of Canons (church laws) in 1604?
To ensure everyone followed the rules and respected his authority over the Church of England. To show radical Puritans there would be no further changes to the Church.
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What was Canon 36 of Bancroft's Canons?
It required the clergy to declare loyalty to James as Head of the Church and use the Book of Common Prayer.
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How many clergymen did not agree to subscribe to the Canons in 1604?
Appoximately 1%
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How far did James enforce Bancroft's Canons?
James was willing to turn a blind eye to some clergy who agreed with Article 36 but would not carry out other parts of services such as wearing the cap.
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In what year was Bancroft replaced by George Abbott?
1610
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In what year was the new King James Bible released (as promised at Hampton Court)?
1611
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How did James continue to ensure the Church of England remained broad and tolerant?
He appointed bishops from different Protestant denominations to ensure all groups felt represented within the Church.
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Why was James unsuccessful at improving the quality and education of the clergy?
This would require more money. Tithes were collected by landowners (many of who were also MPs) and they were unwilling to reform the system.
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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.
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Why did the Puritan MPs become more vocal in the Parliament's of 1621 and 1624?
The Thirty Years War broke out in Europe in 1618.
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What did James state in his Directions to Preachers in 1622?
Clergy were not allowed to discuss foreign policy in their sermons.
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What was the name of Richard Montagu's 1624 pamphlet?
'A New Gag for an Old Goose'
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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.
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What did James do to recusancy fines in 1603?
Reduced them by 75%
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How did the 1604 Parliament react to the changes in recusancy fines?
Passed a law asking for penal laws against Catholics to be enforced properly.
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In what year did Catholic extremists carry out the Gunpowder Plot?
1605
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What did the Oath of Allegiance (1606) state?
Catholics accepted James as the lawful King and rejected the Pope's calls to overthrow him.
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Why did anti-Catholicism become such a serious threat to stability from 1618 to 1624?
Anti-Catholicism encouraged Parliament to challenge James's prerogative rights, such as his control of foreign policy, and the marriage of his children.
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