- 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) Catherine Parr
C) Mary Queen of Scots
D) Elizabeth I
- 2. When did Elizabeth I accede to the throne after Mary I's death?
A) 1588
B) 1558
C) 1492
D) 1603
- 3. Which of the following was NOT a nickname for Elizabeth I?
A) Good Queen Bess
B) Gloriana
C) Bloody Mary
D) The Virgin Queen
- 4. Who was Elizabeth I's mother?
A) Catherine of Aragon
B) Anne Boleyn
C) Catherine Parr
D) Jane Seymour
- 5. Which Tudor monarch preceded Elizabeth I?
A) Mary I
B) Edward VI
C) Henry VIII
D) Lady Jane Grey
- 6. In what year was Elizabeth I born?
A) 1509
B) 1599
C) 1533
D) 1566
- 7. Which important event happened during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Battle of Hastings
B) Defeat of the Spanish Armada
C) Reign of Richard III
D) Death of Julius Caesar
- 8. Who was Elizabeth I's chief advisor known as the 'Spymaster'?
A) Robert Dudley
B) Francis Walsingham
C) Francis Drake
D) Thomas More
- 9. Under Elizabeth I, England became a major colonial power with colonies in which region?
A) Asia
B) North America
C) South America
D) Africa
- 10. Which famous playwright lived and wrote during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Geoffrey Chaucer
B) William Shakespeare
C) Christopher Marlowe
D) John Milton
- 11. Who was Elizabeth I's father?
A) Henry VIII
B) Edward VI
C) James I
D) Henry VII
- 12. Which famous sea captain was known for circumnavigating the globe during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Walter Raleigh
B) Henry Hudson
C) James Cook
D) Francis Drake
- 13. Who was Elizabeth I's favorite courtier and rumored suitor?
A) Francis Drake
B) Robert Dudley
C) Francis Walsingham
D) Thomas Seymour
- 14. Which European monarch was a contemporary of Elizabeth I and her rival for power?
A) Philip II of Spain
B) Catherine de' Medici
C) Mary Queen of Scots
D) Louis XIV
- 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) Mayflower
D) Santa Maria
- 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) Tilbury Speech
C) Gettysburg Address
D) St. Crispin's Day Speech
- 17. Who famously tried to marry Elizabeth I to establish an alliance with England?
A) Philip II of Spain
B) Ivan the Terrible
C) Louis XIV
D) Charles V
- 18. What was Elizabeth I's motto as Queen of England?
A) Dieu et Mon Droit
B) Semper Eadem
C) Honibis Consstantia
D) Fide et Fortitudine
- 19. What was the relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary I?
A) Half-sisters
B) Sisters
C) Cousins
D) Aunt and niece
- 20. What was the name of Elizabeth I's court painter?
A) Nicholas Hilliard
B) Titian
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Peter Paul Rubens
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