Elizabeth The First Test

12th Grade English Worksheet

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Few British monarchs command the kind of fascinated attention that Queen Elizabeth I has drawn from historians, scholars, fiction-writers and film-makers in the last four centuries. Her style, wit, perception and superb mastery of politics in one of the most treacherous arenas in history make heran irresistible subject.

1. Elizabeth's father was the famous (and infamous) Henry VIII. Which of his six wives was Elizabeth's mother?
a. Catherine of Aragon
b. Anne Boleyn
c. Jane Seymour
d. Anne of Cleves
e. Catherine Howard
f. Catherine Parr

2. As soon as she took the throne, Elizabeth was urged by her advisors to marry. One of her potential husbands was her half-sister'swidower. Who was he?
a. Archduke Charles
b. Archduke Ferdinand
c. Eric of Sweden
d. Philip of Spain


3. Elizabeth was extremely well educated, and her diplomatic capabilities were aided by the fact that she was fluent in several different languages. Which of the following languages was she least fluent in?
a. French
b. German
c. Greek
d. Italian
e. Latin
f. Spanish

4. One ofElizabeth's talents was choosing her associates with care. She was very wise in selecting her councillors, and one in particular proved to be the best possible choice and her closest and most dependable advisor. While they certainly didn't always see eye-to-eye, he served her faithfully and well for decades and was eventually bestowed the title of Lord Burghley. What was his name?
a. William Cecil
b.Robert Dudley
c. Thomas Parry
d. Francis Walsingham

5. From the beginning of her reign, the Protestant Elizabeth had a potential enemy in her Catholic cousin Mary. For some time attempts were made by both women to bridge the gap and establish a friendship, but some foolish choices by her cousin occasionally forced Elizabeth to support Mary's enemies. Eventually, a plot against Elizabeth wasdiscovered and Mary was implicated. Elizabeth was forced to have her cousin imprisoned and, ultimately, executed. Who was this troublesome relative?
a. Bloody Mary
b. Mary of Guise
c. Mary Stuart

6. Throughout her reign, Elizabeth was known, always affectionately, by several different names. Which of the names below was applied to Elizabeth during her lifetime?
a. Darling Liz
b. Lizzyc. Good Queen
d. Sweet Lizzy
e. The Virgin Queen


7. The most glorious episode in Elizabeth's reign was the defeat of the dreaded Spanish Armada by the ingenious and determined English navy. Who commanded part of this stalwart force for Elizabeth?
a. Francis Drake
b. Walter Raleigh
c. Robert Devereaux
d. Francis Bacon

8. Elizabeth's reign was longer than that of any other Tudor.When she died at the age of 69 in 1603, how many years had she reigned?
a. 35
b. 40
c. 45
d. 50

9. What was central to 16th Century life?
a.- religion
b.- love
c.- money

10. Why was Mary Queen of Scots considered a threat?
a.- She had a claim to the throne, was a strong Catholic and had foreign support.
b.- She was Scottish - that was enough!
c.- She provided a focus for rebellionbecause of her strong Protestant beliefs.


11.- Why was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
a.- She had gone mad and was claiming to be the rightful Queen of Spain
b.- She became too much of a threat to Elizabeth's reign
c.- Evidence was 'found' showing she was involved in a plot against Queen Elizabeth


12.- When did the Spanish Armada set sail?
a.- January 1588
b.- May 1588
c.- July 1588d.- September 1588


13.- How was fire important to the eventual defeat of the Spanish Armada?
a.- One of the cooks forgot about his fire and it set alight the entire fleet when in harbor
b.- Drake set English ships alight and sent them into Calais harbour where the Spanish were
c.- On hearing 'fire' the crews all fired their cannons, when it was really a fire warning!


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