Elizabethan

Question 1

What year did Elizabeth I ascend to the throne?

Answer 1

1558

Question 2

True or False: The Elizabethan era is known for the establishment of the Church of England.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Spanish Armada was defeated in _____.

Answer 3

1588

Question 4

What was the primary reason for the Spanish Armada’s attempt to invade England?

Answer 4

To overthrow Elizabeth I and restore Catholicism.

Question 5

Which famous playwright is associated with the Elizabethan era?

Answer 5

William Shakespeare

Question 6

What was the name of the theater built in 1599 by Shakespeare’s playing company?

Answer 6

The Globe Theatre

Question 7

What year did the Act of Supremacy re-establish the monarch’s authority over the Church?

Answer 7

1559

Question 8

True or False: The Elizabethan era saw the expansion of English trade and exploration.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What was the role of the Privy Council during the Elizabethan era?

Answer 9

To advise the queen and manage government affairs.

Question 10

What year was the last of the Tudor monarchs, Elizabeth I, born?

Answer 10

1533

Question 11

Which conflict occurred between England and Spain during Elizabeth’s reign?

Answer 11

The Anglo-Spanish War

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The Elizabethan Religious Settlement aimed to establish _____.

Answer 12

Protestantism

Question 13

What year did Elizabeth I die, marking the end of the Tudor dynasty?

Answer 13

1603

Question 14

Name one significant consequence of the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

Answer 14

It established England as a major naval power.

Question 15

What was the primary focus of Elizabethan foreign policy?

Answer 15

To counter Spanish power.

Question 16

True or False: The Elizabethan era was a time of cultural stagnation in England.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What event is known as the ‘Golden Age’ of England?

Answer 17

The Elizabethan era

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The Elizabethan Poor Law was enacted in _____.

Answer 18

1601

Question 19

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

Answer 19

It bolstered Protestant confidence in England.

Question 20

Which explorer is known for circumnavigating the globe during the Elizabethan era?

Answer 20

Sir Francis Drake

Question 21

What was the primary purpose of the Elizabethan Poor Law?

Answer 21

To provide relief for the poor.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants was a major issue during Elizabeth’s _____.

Answer 22

Reign

Question 23

What was the name of the famous naval battle fought against the Spanish Armada?

Answer 23

The Battle of Gravelines

Question 24

True or False: The Elizabethan era was characterized by significant advancements in science and literature.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What was the significance of the Treaty of London 1604?

Answer 25

It ended the Anglo-Spanish War.

Question 26

What was the primary economic activity in England during the Elizabethan era?

Answer 26

Agriculture

Question 27

Who was Elizabeth I's most notable rival for the throne?

Answer 27

Mary, Queen of Scots

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The Elizabethan era is often associated with the flourishing of _____.

Answer 28

The arts

Question 29

What year did the first permanent theatre, The Theatre, open in London?

Answer 29

1576

Question 30

What was the primary language of the Elizabethan court?

Answer 30

English

Question 31

Which group of people were known for their opposition to the Elizabethan Religious Settlement?

Answer 31

Catholics

Question 32

What was the outcome of the Northern Rebellion in 1569?

Answer 32

It was suppressed, reinforcing Elizabeth's power.