- 1. The ascension of Elizabeth I to the English throne in 1558 marked a significant turning point in the history of England, as it followed the turbulent reign of her half-sister Mary I, who died after a series of wars and religious strife that had engulfed the nation. Elizabeth, the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, became queen at the age of 25, inheriting a kingdom divided by religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Mary's reign had been characterized by her fervent efforts to restore Catholicism, leading to the persecution of Protestants, which earned her the appellation 'Bloody Mary.' In stark contrast, Elizabeth was determined to establish a new political and religious order, promoting a moderate Protestantism known as the Elizabethan Settlement. Her ascension not only restored the Protestant faith but also ushered in a period of relative stability and prosperity for England, laying the groundwork for the flourishing of culture and the arts during the Elizabethan era. With her keen political acumen, Elizabeth skillfully navigated the complexities of both domestic and international politics, solidifying her authority and transforming England into a formidable global power.
Who succeeded Mary I as the ruler of England?
A) Anne Boleyn
B) Mary Queen of Scots
C) Elizabeth I
D) Catherine Parr
- 2. When did Elizabeth I accede to the throne after Mary I's death?
A) 1492
B) 1558
C) 1603
D) 1588
- 3. Which of the following was NOT a nickname for Elizabeth I?
A) Good Queen Bess
B) The Virgin Queen
C) Bloody Mary
D) Gloriana
- 4. Who was Elizabeth I's mother?
A) Jane Seymour
B) Catherine Parr
C) Anne Boleyn
D) Catherine of Aragon
- 5. Which Tudor monarch preceded Elizabeth I?
A) Henry VIII
B) Edward VI
C) Lady Jane Grey
D) Mary I
- 6. In what year was Elizabeth I born?
A) 1566
B) 1533
C) 1599
D) 1509
- 7. Which important event happened during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Battle of Hastings
B) Reign of Richard III
C) Defeat of the Spanish Armada
D) Death of Julius Caesar
- 8. Who was Elizabeth I's chief advisor known as the 'Spymaster'?
A) Francis Drake
B) Thomas More
C) Francis Walsingham
D) Robert Dudley
- 9. Under Elizabeth I, England became a major colonial power with colonies in which region?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) North America
D) Asia
- 10. Which famous playwright lived and wrote during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Christopher Marlowe
C) Geoffrey Chaucer
D) John Milton
- 11. Who was Elizabeth I's father?
A) James I
B) Henry VII
C) Henry VIII
D) Edward VI
- 12. Which famous sea captain was known for circumnavigating the globe during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Walter Raleigh
B) Francis Drake
C) James Cook
D) Henry Hudson
- 13. Who was Elizabeth I's favorite courtier and rumored suitor?
A) Robert Dudley
B) Thomas Seymour
C) Francis Drake
D) Francis Walsingham
- 14. Which European monarch was a contemporary of Elizabeth I and her rival for power?
A) Catherine de' Medici
B) Louis XIV
C) Philip II of Spain
D) Mary Queen of Scots
- 15. What famous ship was part of the defeat of the Spanish Armada during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Golden Hind
B) USS Constitution
C) Santa Maria
D) Mayflower
- 16. What was the name of the speech given by Elizabeth I to rally her troops against the Spanish Armada?
A) I Have a Dream Speech
B) St. Crispin's Day Speech
C) Gettysburg Address
D) Tilbury Speech
- 17. Who famously tried to marry Elizabeth I to establish an alliance with England?
A) Louis XIV
B) Charles V
C) Philip II of Spain
D) Ivan the Terrible
- 18. What was Elizabeth I's motto as Queen of England?
A) Fide et Fortitudine
B) Honibis Consstantia
C) Semper Eadem
D) Dieu et Mon Droit
- 19. What was the relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary I?
A) Cousins
B) Aunt and niece
C) Half-sisters
D) Sisters
- 20. What was the name of Elizabeth I's court painter?
A) Nicholas Hilliard
B) Leonardo da Vinci
C) Peter Paul Rubens
D) Titian
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