- 1. The death of Elizabeth I on March 24, 1603, marked the end of the Tudor dynasty, a pivotal moment in English history that concluded a remarkable era of political stability, cultural flourishing, and maritime exploration. Elizabeth, the last of the Tudor monarchs, had reigned for 45 years, a period often referred to as the Elizabethan Age, during which England emerged as a significant global power. Her death, attributed to a combination of age and ill health, left the nation in a state of uncertainty; with no direct heir, the throne passed to James VI of Scotland, ushering in the Stuart era. Elizabeth's reign was notable for its challenges, including religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, threats from powerful rivals such as Spain, and the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, which solidified her reputation as the 'Virgin Queen'. Her diplomatic acumen and skillful navigation of court politics ensured relative peace and prosperity, fostering advancements in the arts and the sciences that propelled the English Renaissance. The conclusion of Tudor rule instigated significant changes in the political landscape of England and set the stage for future conflicts and developments in the monarchy, shifting the balance of power and introducing new dynamics in governance that would shape England's future.
When did Elizabeth I of England die?
A) 1611
B) 1603
C) 1558
D) 1588
- 2. Who succeeded Elizabeth I to the English throne?
A) James I
B) Mary I
C) Henry VIII
D) Edward VI
- 3. Which Tudor monarch was Elizabeth I's father?
A) Henry VIII
B) Edward VI
C) Henry VII
D) James I
- 4. During Elizabeth's reign, which famous event took place in 1588 involving the English navy and the Spanish Armada?
A) Sinking of the Bismarck
B) Battle of Agincourt
C) Defeat of the Spanish Armada
D) Siege of Orleans
- 5. What was Elizabeth I's nickname?
A) The Tudor Rose
B) The Sun King
C) The Virgin Queen
D) The Bloody Mary
- 6. Which famous playwright lived during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Christopher Marlowe
C) John Milton
D) John Donne
- 7. Who was Elizabeth I's closest advisor known as the 'Spymaster'?
A) William Cecil
B) Robert Dudley
C) Thomas Seymour
D) Francis Walsingham
- 8. In which city did Elizabeth I die?
A) Canterbury
B) London
C) Richmond
D) Windsor
- 9. What was Elizabeth I's mother's name?
A) Anne of Cleves
B) Catherine of Aragon
C) Jane Seymour
D) Anne Boleyn
- 10. Who was known as Elizabeth I's 'favourite'?
A) Thomas Wyatt
B) Robert Dudley
C) Francis Drake
D) Philip II
- 11. Which famous sea captain was given the task of defeating the Spanish Armada?
A) Francis Walsingham
B) Walter Raleigh
C) John Hawkins
D) Francis Drake
- 12. What was the name of the war that took place between England and Spain during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Hundred Years' War
B) Crusades
C) Anglo-Spanish War
D) War of the Roses
- 13. Who was the king of Scotland who became Elizabeth I's heir?
A) Mary, Queen of Scots
B) James VI
C) James IV
D) Robert III
- 14. What was the name of Elizabeth I's cousin who plotted against her and was eventually executed?
A) Mary, Queen of Scots
B) Jane Grey
C) Catherine Howard
D) Anne Boleyn
- 15. Where did Elizabeth I spend much of her early years in seclusion after her mother's execution?
A) Hatfield House
B) Tower of London
C) Kensington Palace
D) Greenwich Palace
- 16. Which monarch was the last of the Tudor dynasty?
A) Henry VIII
B) Mary I
C) Edward VI
D) Elizabeth I
- 17. Which dynasty ended with the death of Elizabeth I?
A) Plantagenet
B) Tudor
C) Stuart
D) Hanover
- 18. Which Spanish King sent the Spanish Armada against England during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Isabella I
B) Charles V
C) Philip II
D) Ferdinand II
- 19. In which year did the Spanish Armada set sail for England?
A) 1601
B) 1553
C) 1599
D) 1588
- 20. What was the period of English history between 1558 and 1603 known as?
A) Elizabethan era
B) Georgian era
C) Victorian age
D) Stuart period
- 21. Which pope excommunicated Elizabeth I in 1570?
A) Gregory XIII
B) Clement VII
C) Paul III
D) Pius V
- 22. What nickname did Elizabeth I give to herself in her later years?
A) Queen of England
B) Majesty
C) Golden Queen
D) Gloriana
- 23. At what age did Elizabeth I ascend to the throne?
A) 30
B) 28
C) 25
D) 21
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