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Multiple Choice

Which group was part of the growing 'middle class' in Elizabethan England?

• Nobles

• Gentry

• Peasants

• Royalty

Open Ended

How might the problem of Mary, Queen of Scots, have posed a challenge to Elizabeth I's rule?

Multiple Choice

Why was the issue of religion particularly significant during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I between 1558 and 1569?

• Because England was divided between Catholics and Protestants, and Elizabeth needed to find a way to unite her people.

• Because Elizabeth wanted to abolish all forms of religion in England.

• Because religion had no influence on government during this period.

• Because Elizabeth was uninterested in religious matters.

Multiple Choice

How did the views expressed by Thomas Becon in 1554 reflect societal attitudes towards female rulers in Tudor England?

• They showed support for female rulers.

• They reflected widespread skepticism and opposition to female rulers.

• They encouraged women to take leadership roles.

• They were indifferent to the gender of rulers.

Multiple Choice

What were the main challenges faced by Queen Elizabeth I as outlined in the module introduction?

• Economic crisis and famine

• Religious settlement, Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth’s accession, and religious challenges

• Military invasions from France and Spain

• Technological advancements and industrialization

Open Ended

Explain how the Reformation affected religious and political power in Tudor England.

Multiple Choice

Which countries or entities posed significant geopolitical challenges to England during Elizabeth I's reign?

• France, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, The Papacy, The Netherlands

• Russia, Germany, Italy, Portugal

• America, China, India, Australia

• Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland

Fill in the Blank

Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII and ___ Boleyn.

Open Ended

Compare the reigns of Mary I and Elizabeth I in terms of their religious policies and public perception.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of Queen Elizabeth I's progresses during her reign?

• To build new palaces for herself

• To maintain visibility and flatter her subjects

• To avoid the nobility

• To escape political responsibilities

Open Ended

Explain how patronage was used by Elizabeth I to maintain loyalty and control among her courtiers.

Fill in the Blank

The lower classes in Elizabethan England had no say in the running of the country. They had to obey those above them, such as ___ and nobles.

Multiple Choice

Who among Elizabeth I's advisers was known for uncovering the plot that led to Mary, Queen of Scots' execution?

• William Cecil

• Sir Francis Walsingham

• Robert Dudley

• Robert Devereux

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were responsibilities of the Privy Council in Elizabethan England?

• Advising on foreign and domestic affairs

• Controlling the queen's decisions

• Managing local law courts

• Building royal residences

Open Ended

Compare the roles and influence of William Cecil and Robert Dudley in Elizabeth I's government.

Multiple Choice

How did Elizabeth I use the ambitions of her Privy Council members to her advantage?

• She ignored their ambitions and made decisions alone.

• She used their ambitions to manipulate court politics and decision-making.

• She punished all ambitious members.

• She allowed only one ambitious member in the council.

Multiple Select

Based on the timeline of parliamentary actions, what were the main reasons Parliament granted taxes during Elizabeth I's reign?

• To fund wars and military campaigns

• To build palaces and monuments

• To support poor and unemployed

• To pay for entertainment and festivities

Open Ended

Explain the structure of the Elizabethan Parliament and who was allowed to vote.

Fill in the Blank

For the wealthy in Elizabethan England, life was about showing off through fashion, homes, food and ___.

Open Ended

Compare the living conditions of the rich and poor in London during Elizabethan England.

Multiple Choice

What financial challenges did Elizabeth I inherit, and how did she address them during her reign?

• She inherited significant debt and addressed it by careful housekeeping, borrowing more from home, and avoiding unnecessary wars.

• She inherited a surplus and spent lavishly on palaces.

• She faced no financial challenges and raised taxes frequently.

• She ignored financial issues and focused on religious reforms.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the differences in living conditions between the rich and poor in Elizabethan England, as shown in the images?

• The rich lived in grand houses, while the poor lived in simple rural tenements.

• Both rich and poor lived in similar houses.

• The poor lived in castles, while the rich lived in cottages.

• The rich and poor shared the same living spaces.

Fill in the Blank

The staple bread eaten by the upper classes in Elizabethan England was called ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors contributed to the scarcity of food for the poor in Elizabethan England?

• Increased trade abroad

• Use of land for wool production

• Frequent famines and natural disasters

• Access to rich spices

Open Ended

Explain how diet and food availability differed between the wealthy and poor in Elizabethan England.

Open Ended

How did clothing and fashion serve as indicators of social class in Elizabethan England?

Multiple Choice

Which keyword from today's lesson do you think is most important for understanding the challenges faced by Elizabeth I?

• Accession

• Heretic

• Patronage

• Queen Regnant

Multiple Select

Reflecting on today's lesson, which of the following topics do you feel most confident about?

• Elizabeth’s accession

• The settlement of religion

• Challenge to the religious settlement

• The problem of Mary, Queen of Scots