- 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) 1588
B) 1558
C) 1603
D) 1611
- 2. Who succeeded Elizabeth I to the English throne?
A) Mary I
B) Henry VIII
C) James I
D) Edward VI
- 3. Which Tudor monarch was Elizabeth I's father?
A) Henry VIII
B) Henry VII
C) James I
D) Edward VI
- 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) Defeat of the Spanish Armada
C) Battle of Agincourt
D) Siege of Orleans
- 5. What was Elizabeth I's nickname?
A) The Virgin Queen
B) The Bloody Mary
C) The Sun King
D) The Tudor Rose
- 6. Which famous playwright lived during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Christopher Marlowe
B) John Milton
C) John Donne
D) William Shakespeare
- 7. Who was Elizabeth I's closest advisor known as the 'Spymaster'?
A) Francis Walsingham
B) Thomas Seymour
C) William Cecil
D) Robert Dudley
- 8. In which city did Elizabeth I die?
A) Richmond
B) Canterbury
C) London
D) Windsor
- 9. What was Elizabeth I's mother's name?
A) Anne of Cleves
B) Catherine of Aragon
C) Anne Boleyn
D) Jane Seymour
- 10. Who was known as Elizabeth I's 'favourite'?
A) Robert Dudley
B) Francis Drake
C) Thomas Wyatt
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) Crusades
B) War of the Roses
C) Anglo-Spanish War
D) Hundred Years' War
- 13. Who was the king of Scotland who became Elizabeth I's heir?
A) Mary, Queen of Scots
B) Robert III
C) James IV
D) James VI
- 14. What was the name of Elizabeth I's cousin who plotted against her and was eventually executed?
A) Catherine Howard
B) Anne Boleyn
C) Mary, Queen of Scots
D) Jane Grey
- 15. Where did Elizabeth I spend much of her early years in seclusion after her mother's execution?
A) Tower of London
B) Greenwich Palace
C) Hatfield House
D) Kensington Palace
- 16. Which monarch was the last of the Tudor dynasty?
A) Mary I
B) Edward VI
C) Elizabeth I
D) Henry VIII
- 17. Which dynasty ended with the death of Elizabeth I?
A) Tudor
B) Stuart
C) Plantagenet
D) Hanover
- 18. Which Spanish King sent the Spanish Armada against England during Elizabeth I's reign?
A) Ferdinand II
B) Isabella I
C) Philip II
D) Charles V
- 19. In which year did the Spanish Armada set sail for England?
A) 1553
B) 1588
C) 1601
D) 1599
- 20. What was the period of English history between 1558 and 1603 known as?
A) Elizabethan era
B) Victorian age
C) Georgian era
D) Stuart period
- 21. Which pope excommunicated Elizabeth I in 1570?
A) Pius V
B) Clement VII
C) Paul III
D) Gregory XIII
- 22. What nickname did Elizabeth I give to herself in her later years?
A) Gloriana
B) Queen of England
C) Majesty
D) Golden Queen
- 23. At what age did Elizabeth I ascend to the throne?
A) 25
B) 30
C) 28
D) 21
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