(c) 3. GCSE History Elizabeth I: Challenges from Abroad

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What was the main religion of all of the countries who challenged Elizabeth I during her reign?

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Catholic

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Which of the following Catholic countries had been the traditional, long term enemy of England?

• France
• Scotland
• The Netherlands
• Spain

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France

Front

Which of the statements about France during Elizabeth's reign is true?

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France was wealthier than England with a larger population.

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What term best describes the long standing friendly relationship between France and Scotland?

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The Auld Alliance

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Which other country did France have a long standing, strong relationship with called the 'Auld Alliance' which caused a bigger threat to England?

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Scotland

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The French King, Francis II was even more of a threat to Elizabeth as he was engaged to be married to who?

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Mary, Queen of Scots

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Which important trading port of France was under control of England, but faced the risk of being given back to France?

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Calais

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Many Catholic countries in Europe believed that this person had the legitimate right to be Queen of England.

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Mary Queen of Scots, Mary, queen of Scots

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Mary, Queen of Scot's mother, Mary of Guise was from which country?

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France

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How did Mary, Queen of Scot's mother, Mary of Guise help Scotland in their battles with England on the Scottish border?

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She provided French troops to help the Scottish troops