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Contents
1-6…………………………………………… Tudor Religion
7……………………………………………Sir Francis Drake
7-10………………………… Sir Francis Drakes Diary
11…………………………………………… The Golden Hind
12………………………………………… Phillip II of Spain
13-15………………………………………………… Elizabeth I
16……………………………………………………. Bibliography
17-18……………………………………………………… Glossary
19…………………………………………………………………Index
Tudor Religion
The two major religions in Tudor Times were
catholic and protestant.
In 1547 Protestant reformation began
When Martin Luther nailed
“95 these” on the church door at Wittenberg.
Against Catholic practice of selling indulgences
convictions and beliefs in Catholic and
Protestant. Religions were so strong they led to
executions of many, adherents of both these of
these Tudor religions. Religions changed
constantly during The Tudor dynasty and were
dictated by views of the reigning monarch.
Religions of Tudor Kings and Queens
The religions of Tudor England careered the
Catholic to Protestant religions. According to the
wishes of the reigning Kings or Queen.
The religions of the Tudor were as follows:
King Henry VII Adhered to Catholic.
King Henry VIII devouted Catholic Mary brought
up in same faith. But when he divorced Kathryn of
Aragon he broke away from the pope and became
head of the Church of England.
Edward VI The son of Henry VIII raised as a
protestant. He introduced
Uniform service based on the book of the common
prayer.
Lady Jane Grey Was a staunch protestant.
Mary VI A passionate catholic she persecuted
protestant beliers which she burned alive because
of their beliefs.
Elizabeth I Adhered protestant restored
Protestantism as the official religion. She firmly
believed that people could practice the catholic
religion without fear of recrimation as it
presented no threat to peace and her rule to
England.
Phillip II
Phillip II generally believed that what was good
for Spain was good for the Catholic Church.
Phillip himself was a devoted Catholic and used
up a vast amount of money. In defence of
Catholicism he looked on the pope as a spiritual
head of the Catholic Church did not commit
himself the decisions of Rome. When they
conflicted his own beliefs. Phillip saw himself as
the lay protector of the Catholic Church and he
was left with two responsibilities
1) Fighting in its defence.
2) Ensuring its spiritual regeneration.
The Protestant Church
During the period 1500-1700 they could practice
their religion freely during the following dates:
1547-1553
1558-1700
Churches
Churches should be plain, not decorated so that
people can concentrate on what the minister was
saying.
Church Services
Churches services should be in English so that
everybody could understand them.
God
We believe god is omnipotent and is everywhere.
The Bible
Everyone should be able to read the bible for
themselves and it should also be in English.
Sins
People are sinful sins can only be forgiven by god
or Jesus.
Priests
Priests should be ordinary people and they do not
have the power to turn bread and wine into the
blood and body of Jesus.
The Catholic Church
During the period 1500-1700 Catholic’s could
practice their religion freely during the
following dates: 1500-1530.
The Bible
People should not be able to read the bible for
themselves. It should only be available in Latin
This would be read by the priests.
Sins
People are sinful. Sins can only be forgiven by praying
or paying money to the church.
Priests
Priests are divine beings that have the power to turn
bread and wine into the blood and body of Jesus.
Priest should wear rich elaborate clothes. They
should also speak in Latin; they should not get
married as they are married to the church.
Priests should not be subjected to the law of land
only church laws.
Churches
Churches should be elaborately decorated so the
glory of god can be shown.
God
God is a divine being he is the ruler of the church.
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was born in Tavistock Devon in
1541.
Drake was a national hero he sailed the world , he was
1.66m tall , he had strong legs, broad chest, blue
eyes, a black beard. Drake had a cheerful face but he
often lost his temper. In 1567 Drake became the
captain of a ship which was called the Pelican which
soon got changed to the golden Hind. In 1547 he went
on an expedition to the Caribbean which was led by
John Hawkins and it was a relatively important
expedition. The English fleet very nearly got
destroyed at San Juan De Ulua . The Spaniards
tricked the English and pretended to be friendly but
were making secret plans to attack .When they
attacked Drake and Hawkins escaped in separate
ships. They got separated and Drake sailed home.
Perhaps he didn’t realize that Hawkins was in grave
danger. People thought Drake was a coward. A lo5rt
of argument happened at the time. There still is now
over why he left Hawkins at San Juan De Ulua.
The Golden Hind
The crew of the Golden Hind loved Drake although he
was strict he was also kind and fair, he was a very
good sailor. Quite a few people hated Drake and lots
of noble families became very angry because an
ordinary man became rich and famous.
A Few Facts about the Golden Hind
There were 60 men on the Golden Hind
Although it was not a large ship it was 24 metres long
and7 metres wide.
How did Sir Francis Drake die?
Sir Francis Drake died at sea on his final voyage off
the coast of Panama in Nombre De Dios Bay.
He had been suffering of Dysentery for several days
in January 1596 he finally died and his crew placed
his body in a lead casket and threw him overboard.
Two of the ships he sailed in were sunk next to him it
was a very sad death.
The diary of Sir Francis Drake
Diary Entry – January 22. 1596
Still anchored in Nombre de Dios Bay,
off the coast of Panama. Through my
telescope I can see the Spanish treasure
ships moored in the bay at Puerto Bello.
Still the fleet have plenty of food and water
so we can afford to wait a while longer.
Salted fish and rum for supper again
today.
Diary Entry – January 23, 1596
Feeling distinctly nauseous today. Don’t
think I’m developing seasickness at the ripe
old age of 56! Tried to speak to the ship’s
cook about last night’s supper but could not
get into the galley as all the galley crew are
ill with some vomiting malaise. Think I will
chance the weevils in the biscuits and
nothing else today.
Diary Entry – January 24, 1596
Had a terrible night! Suffering with
diarrhoea and vomiting now. Keeping my
cabin boy very busy. Cannot even stomach
water. Hopefully I will feel better
tomorrow.
Diary Entry – January 25, 1596
Feel even worse today. Have now neither
eaten nor drunk for 2 days. Terrible pain in
my stomach. Blood and mucus in my pooh.
Awful fever. If there is no improvement
tomorrow I will begin to worry.
Diary Entry – January 26, 1956
Almost too weak to write now. I am totally
miserable and would not object if Spanish
fleet attacked and blew me, my crew and my
ship out of the water.
Diary Entry – January 27, 1596
Must get cabin boy to dress me in full
regalia. I know I will not last the night.
The pain is excruciating. Help me God!
Nombre de dios bay
ELIZABETH 1st PROFILE
Full Name: Elizabeth Tudor
Born: Greenwich Palace, Sunday 7th
September 1533 around 3:00pm .
Parents:
Henry VIII and
Anne Boleyn.
Became Queen: Thursday 17thNovember 1558,
aged 25.
Crowned: Westminster Abbey Sunday 15th
January 1559.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: A Curly Golden Red
Nationality: English
Religion: Protestant
Height: 5 feet 3 inches - 5 foot 5
Inches
Marital States: Never Married or had
any children
Died: Richmond palace on Lady Day,
Thursday, 24th March 1603,
Aged 69.
Buried: West Minister Abbey (London)
Liked to be known as: Goddess of the
Moon.
More Information
The reason why Elizabeth didn’t get married was
because she said that she was married to her
country because when she became queen, at the
age of 19, she was given a ring to show she loved
her country and that she was the queen of
England.
Elizabeth was popular with sugar. She had bad
teeth because she ate sugar plates.
She could also read and write unlike most Tudor
people, we know this because copies of her
signature have survived to this day.
Bibliography
Explorations overseas
Jane Shuter
Elizabeth and the armada
John Guy
Kings and Queens
Tony D Triggs
Ew.dk .com
mmm.ac.uk
historyonthenet.com/tudors/protestantcatholic.htm
Greenfield.durham.sch.uk
Historylearningsite.co.uk
The-tudors.org.uk/tudor-religions.htm
Woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/homework/tudor/armada.htm
Index
Bible 4 -5
Churches 3, 6
Catholic 2
Dysentery 11
Dynasty 1
God 3, 6
Monarch 1
Nombre de dios bay 8, 10
Pope 2
Protestant 2 -4
Religion 1 - 6
Services 2 -3
Sir Francis Drake 7-10
Weevils 8 -10