- 1. The systematic persecution of Protestants under Queen Mary I of England, often referred to as Bloody Mary, marked a tumultuous and tragic chapter in English history during the mid-16th century. Upon ascending the throne in 1553, Mary, a devout Catholic, sought to reverse the Protestant Reformation that had taken root during the reign of her half-brother Edward VI. Her reign was characterized by an intense and violent campaign against Protestant reformers, driven by her desire to restore Catholicism and eliminate what she viewed as heresy. Under the Marian persecutions, numerous Protestant leaders, clergy, and ordinary believers faced arrest, torture, and execution, with many being burned at the stake in public displays meant to instill fear and discourage dissent. Notable figures such as Thomas Cranmer, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, suffered grievously during this period, as did countless others who defied Mary’s regime. The brutality of these actions earned her the lasting epithet 'Bloody Mary,' as the stakes of her religious fervor rose, reflecting not only the immediate dangers faced by those advocating for Protestant beliefs but also the broader implications for religious freedom and tolerance in England. This dark era ultimately contributed to a deep-seated division within English society, influencing the subsequent shift under Elizabeth I, who brought about a more moderate approach to religion in an effort to heal the divides created by Mary’s violent campaigns.
Who was the monarch responsible for the systematic persecution of Protestants known as Bloody Mary?
A) Catherine of Aragon
B) Mary I
C) Elizabeth I
D) Anne Boleyn
- 2. During which years did the reign of Bloody Mary take place?
A) 1558-1603
B) 1603-1625
C) 1509-1547
D) 1553-1558
- 3. Which Protestant martyrs were famous for their executions during Mary I's reign?
A) Joan of Arc, Saint Patrick, William Tyndale
B) Thomas Cranmer, Hugh Latimer, Nicholas Ridley
C) William Shakespeare, Galileo Galilei, Leonardo da Vinci
D) Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Wesley
- 4. Which monarch succeeded Mary I after her death?
A) Elizabeth I
B) Charles I
C) James I
D) Henry VIII
- 5. Who was Mary I's mother?
A) Jane Seymour
B) Catherine Parr
C) Anne Boleyn
D) Catherine of Aragon
- 6. What was Mary I's relation to Elizabeth I?
A) Step-sister
B) Cousin
C) Half-sister
D) Aunt
- 7. Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury that Mary I imprisoned and executed?
A) William Tyndale
B) Thomas More
C) Thomas Cranmer
D) John Knox
- 8. Which famous document did Mary I repeal during her reign to restore Roman Catholicism?
A) Act of Settlement
B) Magna Carta
C) Act of Supremacy
D) Bill of Rights
- 9. Where did Mary I's persecution of Protestants primarily take place?
A) Spain
B) France
C) England
D) Germany
- 10. What nickname did the people of England give to Mary I due to her persecution of Protestants?
A) Bloody Mary
B) Mary the Just
C) Elizabeth the Great
D) Merciful Mary
- 11. Who was known as the 'chief persecutor' of Protestants under Mary I?
A) John Knox
B) Sir Francis Drake
C) Bishop Stephen Gardiner
D) Cardinal Thomas Wolsey
- 12. Mary I's persecution of Protestants was primarily driven by her desire to restore?
A) Catholicism
B) Protestantism
C) Atheism
D) Paganism
- 13. Mary I's marriage to which Spanish prince influenced her religious policies?
A) Ferdinand II
B) Charles V
C) Philip II
D) Alfonso XII
- 14. Mary I was the daughter of which English monarch?
A) Richard III
B) Henry VIII
C) Elizabeth I
D) Edward VI
- 15. In what year did Mary I become Queen of England?
A) 1520
B) 1588
C) 1553
D) 1600
- 16. Mary I's marriage to Philip II was seen as an attempt to strengthen ties with which European country?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Spain
D) Germany
- 17. Mary I's persecution of Protestants came to an end with her death in which year?
A) 1558
B) 1566
C) 1572
D) 1584
- 18. What was the name given to the group of Protestants who sought refuge in European Protestant countries during Mary I's reign?
A) Royal exiles
B) Catholic converts
C) Marian exiles
D) Bloody refugees
- 19. Which city was the center of Protestant resistance during Mary I's reign?
A) Rome
B) Florence
C) Paris
D) Geneva
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