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What year did Queen Elizabeth I become queen?
1558
What religion was Queen Elizabeth I?
Protestant
What does “middle way” mean?
A mix of Catholic and Protestant ideas
Why did Elizabeth choose the “middle way”?
To keep peace in England
Who was the Pope that said Elizabeth was not the true queen?
Pope Pius V
What did Elizabeth call herself in the Church of England?
Governor
Why did Elizabeth allow priests to marry?
To make Protestants happy.
What language were church services in during Elizabeth’s reign?
English
What was a “priest hole”?
A secret hiding place for Catholic priests
Who was Elizabeth’s chief spy?
Sir Francis Walsingham
What happened to Catholics who did not go to church?
They had to pay a very big fine
What were very strict Protestants called?
Puritans
What did strict Catholics want to do?
Keep the country Catholic
What does “recusant” mean?
Someone who refused to go to church
What was Elizabeth’s big goal?
To unite the country and keep peace
