Elizabeth I's Court and Theatre

Question 1

In what year was Elizabeth I imprisoned by her sister Mary in the Tower of London?

Answer 1

1554

Question 2

At what age was Elizabeth when Anne Boleyn was executed for treason?

Answer 2

2 Years, 8 Months

Question 3

Which Year and at what age did Elizabeth I become Queen of England?

Answer 3

1558 at age 25

Question 4

3 Aspects of Elizabeth’s Childhood which helped her to rule

Answer 4

Tutelage by Robert Ascham as learned up to 6 languages fluently, Mistrust of marriage brought on by the Thomas Seymour affair, Knowledge of political scene as sister was queen

Question 5

Define Parliament

Answer 5

House of Lords and House of Commons called by the Queen to grant taxes and pass new laws

Question 6

Define JPs

Answer 6

Selected from the local gentry to ensure proper law enforcement and equal treatment

Question 7

Define Privy Council

Answer 7

Most powerful Lords led by the Secretary of State and appointed to help run the country

Question 8

Define Lord Lieutenants

Answer 8

Appointed by Elizabeth to raise militia and administer areas of the country

Question 9

How many times did Parliament meet in Elizabeth’s 45 year reign?

Answer 9

13 Times for an average of three weeks per year

Question 10

Which year was Puritan MP Peter Wentworth sent to the Tower of London?

Answer 10

1576

Question 11

Define Royal Prerogative

Answer 11

Certain issues such as marriage and religion were banned by Elizabeth from discussion at parliament

Question 12

What were monopolies and what issues did they cause?

Answer 12

Gave nobles the sole role to manufacture or sell individual goods, lead to protests in 1597-98 and 1601 as MPs felt monopolies were unfair and being abused

Question 13

What was Elizabeth’s main use of Parliament?

Answer 13

Grant taxes-purpose of 11 of 13 meetings

Question 14

Name one positive of monopolies

Answer 14

Intended to boost economy, inspired more loyalty towards Elizabeth from nobles and MPs

Question 15

How long were William Cecil’s two stints as secretary of state?

Answer 15

14 Years(1558-72) and 6 Years(1590-96)

Question 16

How long did Francis Walsingham’s stint as secretary of state last?

Answer 16

17 Years(1573-90)

Question 17

Which event in 1562 drew close attention to the perilous future of succession?

Answer 17

Elizabeth almost dying from smallpox

Question 18

Name 2 Reasons Elizabeth did not marry

Answer 18

Childbirth could be very dangerous, Mary I’s marriage to King Philip of Spain had been deeply unsuccessful and unpopular

Question 19

Which nearby Catholic countries posed a threat to Elizabeth?

Answer 19

France and Spain

Question 20

Why were taxes unpopular?

Answer 20

The 1550s were a time of great poverty in England.

Question 21

What was the aim of most rebellions against Elizabeth?

Answer 21

To replace her as she was seen as illegitimate and put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne instead

Question 22

Which product was Robert Deveraux granted a monopoly over?

Answer 22

Sweet wine in England after becoming a privy councillor in 1595

Question 23

In what year was Deveraux sent to Ireland to make peace with the Rebels?

Answer 23

1598

Question 24

How many followers did Essex march to London with in February 1601?

Answer 24

200 Followers

Question 25

Date of Earl of Essex's Execution

Answer 25

25 February 1601

Question 26

What major changed occurred in the building of stately homes?

Answer 26

Built to showcase new styles and impress rather than simply designed for defense

Question 27

Name 2 Ways wealth was increased during Elizabeth's Reign

Answer 27

Exploration of the seas and robbing of Spanish ships, exploitation of enslaved Africans

Question 28

Define nobility

Answer 28

A fairly small group of rich or powerful people with titles such as Earl, Lord or Baron

Question 29

How much of the country's income went to just over 1% of the nobility?

Answer 29

14%

Question 30

Define Gentry

Answer 30

Wealthy landowners who help important positions also, ranks of the gentry grew as more money was made from trade

Question 31

Which type of plays were most popular in Elizabeth's reign?

Answer 31

Rude and vulgar comedies

Question 32

How were theatres accessible to all?

Answer 32

Standing tickets were very cheap while seated tickets on the balcony were more expensive, often difficult to get a good view

Question 33

How many plays did William Shakespeare write?

Answer 33

38

Question 34

Between what years did Richard Burbage live?

Answer 34

1568-1619

Question 35

Name one Grammar School founded during Elizabeth's reign

Answer 35

1574