1. Elizabethan Religion

2. Religions in England All people in England were CHRISTIANS of some description. All people in England were CHRISTIANS of some description. Until 3 decades into the 16 th century, the main religion of England was Catholicism. Until 3 decades into the 16 th century, the main religion of England was Catholicism. Any other form of Christianity was known as Protestantism. Any other form of Christianity was known as Protestantism. In England, the most famous form of Protestantism was Anglicanism. In England, the most famous form of Protestantism was Anglicanism.

3. The Church of England Also known as the Anglican Church Also known as the Anglican Church Was the main religion of England Was the main religion of England The king/queen of England was the Head of the Church The king/queen of England was the Head of the Church Church services were conducted in English so that everyday people could understand them. Church services were conducted in English so that everyday people could understand them.

4. Other branches of Christianity England still had Catholics England still had Catholics There were some Protestants who were more extreme than Anglicans – they were known as Puritans. There were some Protestants who were more extreme than Anglicans – they were known as Puritans. Catholics Anglicans Puritans

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