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- https://pakmcqs.com/english-literature-mcqs/which-historical-figure-initiated-a-series-of-religious-persecutions-condemning-protestants-as-heretics-and-burning-them-at-the-stake-in-the-1550s
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- 20 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
Mary I of England, also known as Mary Tudor, initiated a harsh crackdown on Protestants during her reign in the 1550s. She branded many as heretics and ordered their execution by burning at the stake, aiming to restore Catholicism in England.
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Practice related questions from the same subject.
- 1.What motivation most likely led to the emergence of notable English translations of classical works like Homer's Iliad and Odyssey during the 1500s?
- 2.According to Sidney in his work 'The Defense of Poesy,' what significant role does poetry serve?
- 3.Who initiated the spark of opposition to the Catholic Church in November 1517, leading to the movement known as the Reformation?
- 4.Who is credited with bringing the printing press to England?
- 5.In Elizabethan poetry and court ceremonies, a devoted following centered on Elizabeth developed, shaping the interactions between her and her court. What was this devotion called?
- 6.Which royal family came to power as a result of the War of the Roses and ruled until the era of Queen Elizabeth I?
- 7.Which religion was officially recognized as the sole faith in England in the early 1500s?
- 8.What term describes the concept that a king or queen holds complete power granted directly by divine authority?