Elizabethan

Question 1

What year did Elizabeth I become queen?

Answer 1

1558

Question 2

True or False: Elizabeth I was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What was the main religious conflict during Elizabethan England?

Answer 3

Catholicism vs. Protestantism

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Elizabeth I was known as the ‘_____ Queen’.

Answer 4

Virgin

Question 5

Who was Elizabeth I’s mother?

Answer 5

Anne Boleyn

Question 6

What significant event occurred in 1588?

Answer 6

The Spanish Armada was defeated.

Question 7

Who was the main rival to Elizabeth I in terms of monarchy?

Answer 7

Mary, Queen of Scots

Question 8

What was the purpose of the Act of Supremacy (1559)?

Answer 8

To establish Elizabeth I as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.

Question 9

Multiple choice: What was the main purpose of the Elizabethan Poor Law?

Answer 9

To provide support for the poor and needy.

Question 10

Who was the famous playwright during the Elizabethan era?

Answer 10

William Shakespeare

Question 11

True or False: The Elizabethan era is known for its advancements in literature and drama.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What was the significance of the English defeat of the Spanish Armada?

Answer 12

It established England as a major naval power.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Elizabeth I’s court was known for its _____ and culture.

Answer 13

art

Question 14

What was the name of Elizabeth I’s chief advisor?

Answer 14

William Cecil, Lord Burghley

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a factor in the success of Elizabeth I’s reign?

Answer 15

Declining agricultural production

Question 16

What was the significance of the ‘Golden Age’ during Elizabeth’s reign?

Answer 16

It was a period of English cultural flourishing.

Question 17

True or False: Elizabeth I never married.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What was the Elizabethan Religious Settlement?

Answer 18

A series of laws that established the Church of England’s structure and practices.

Question 19

What role did the Royal Navy play during Elizabeth I’s reign?

Answer 19

It protected England from foreign invasions and expanded trade.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Elizabeth I used _____ to maintain control over her nobles.

Answer 20

marriage alliances

Question 21

Who were the Puritans?

Answer 21

A group seeking to purify the Church of England from Catholic practices.

Question 22

What was the impact of the printing press during the Elizabethan era?

Answer 22

It facilitated the spread of literature and ideas.

Question 23

Multiple choice: What was one of the main challenges Elizabeth I faced?

Answer 23

Threats from Spain and France.

Question 24

What was the significance of the Treaty of Nonsuch?

Answer 24

It marked English support for the Dutch against Spain.

Question 25

True or False: Elizabeth I's reign is often considered a time of exploration and colonization.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What was the role of the Privy Council?

Answer 26

To advise the queen and manage the government.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The Elizabethan era saw the rise of _____ as a major cultural and economic force.

Answer 27

the merchant class

Question 28

Who was Sir Francis Drake?

Answer 28

An English sea captain and explorer, known for his circumnavigation of the globe.

Question 29

What was the significance of the defeat of the Spanish Armada for England?

Answer 29

It boosted national pride and strengthened Elizabeth's position.

Question 30

Multiple choice: Which major event marked the end of Elizabeth I's reign?

Answer 30

Her death in 1603.

Question 31

What was the significance of the 'Gloriana' image of Elizabeth I?

Answer 31

It represented her as a powerful, almost divine monarch.