Elizabeth Flashcards

(10 cards)

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What were the three main challenges to Elizabeth when she came to power?

A

Religion
Poverty
Foreign policy

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1
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When did Elizabeth come to power?

A

1558

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2
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When did Elizabeth execute Mary Queen of Scots?

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1587

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3
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What was the name of the Catholic woman who many wanted to put on Elizabeth’s throne and she eventually had to execute in 1587?

A

Mary Queen of Scots

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4
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What was the name of the attempted invasion of England during Elizabeth’s reign?

A

Spanish Armada

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5
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Why country tried to invade England as revenge for the execution of Mary Queen of Scots?

A

Spain

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6
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When was the Spanish Armada

A

July 1588

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7
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What was the name of the famous poet and play writer who wrote plays and poems during Elizabeth’s reign?

A

William Shakespeare

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8
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Which country was Britain’s main rival during Elizabeth’s reign?

A

Spain (Philip II was king of Spain)

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9
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What does ‘golden age’ mean?

A

It means that it was a wonderful time in terms of culture, music, arts, and society.

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