Core Knowledge Quiz Autumn term Flashcards
(20 cards)
Why did Elizabeth face financial issues when she came to the throne in 1558?
Her half sister, Mary I, had left debt of £300,000.
Why did Elizabeth face domestic challenges when she came to the throne?
Due to her legitimacy, as she was a female ruler and considered a ‘bastard’ by Catholics.
Why did Elizabeth face foreign challenges when she came to the throne?
Spain, France and Scotland were all Catholic countries.
Why did Elizabeth face religious challenges when she came to the throne?
She was a Protestant when most in England and Europe were Catholic.
How did the Religious Settlement help solve many of the religious problems Elizabeth faced?
It created a compromise between Catholics, Protestants and Puritans.
Why was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth’s reign?
Mary was a Catholic so many wanted her to become Queen of England.
What evidence is there Catholics were a threat to Elizabeth’s reign, 1569-1588?
There were many revolts and plots to remove Elizabeth from the throne during this time.
What triggered the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots?
Her involvement in the Babington Plot.
What was the main reason for tension between England and Spain??
That England was Protestant whilst Spain was Catholic.
Why did Elizabeth’s actions in the Spanish Netherlands worsen relations with Spain?
Elizabeth provided support to Protestant rebels in the Netherlands which greatly frustrated the Spanish.
How did English Privateers worsen tensions between England and Spain?
Privateers attacked Spanish boats in the ‘New World’.
What was the Spanish Armada?
When, in 1588, Philip II of Spain launched an invasion of England using ships.
Why was the Spanish Armada defeated?
The design of England’s ships; Spanish mistakes; English tactics and the weather.
How far did education change in Elizabethan England?
Moderately, as it became increasingly valuable in Elizabethan England, but it still reflected the social hierarchy of the country.
How did social class and gender affect what sporting and leisure activities people took part in in Elizabethan England?
There were more options for wealthy men.
Why did population growth mean there was an increase in poverty in England, 1558-1588?
More people meant less land and food available around the country.
What evidence is there that people were keen to explore the world in Elizabethan England?
Drake’s circumnavigation of the world in 1577-1580 was one of the most significant event of the time period.
Why was there a growth in exploration between 1558-1588?
Due to improved ship design and competition with Spain.
Why was the attempted colonisation of Virginia significant?
As it gave England a base to attack Spanish shipping from and set an example for future attempts to build an Empire.
Why did the first colonisation of Virginia fail?
The Colonist did not properly prepare for the voyage and colonisation.
