Queen, Government and Religion 1558-69

Open Ended

How do you think the problem of Mary, Queen of Scots, might have affected Elizabeth I's rule and the religious settlement in England?

Multiple Choice

Why was the accession of Elizabeth I in 1558 significant for the government and religion of England?

• It marked the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.

• It led to major changes in religious policies and government structure.

• It resulted in the end of monarchy in England.

• It caused England to become a republic.

Multiple Choice

How did the views expressed by Thomas Becon in 1554 reflect the challenges faced by female monarchs like Elizabeth I?

• They showed support for female rulers.

• They highlighted societal resistance to women in power.

• They encouraged religious tolerance.

• They promoted equality between men and women.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were major factors contributing to religious upheaval in Tudor England?

• The dissolution of monasteries

• The break from Rome

• The doubling of the population

• The rise of the wool industry

Open Ended

Explain how the religious settlement and the problem of Mary, Queen of Scots, were interconnected challenges for Elizabeth I.

Multiple Choice

During Elizabeth I's reign, which country was both a powerful enemy and a devout Catholic nation?

• France

• Spain

• Ireland

• The Netherlands

Fill in the Blanks

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 impact on England.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups were part of Queen Elizabeth I's Royal Court in 1558?

• Queen, Nobility, Advisors, Servants

• Queen, Parliament, Merchants, Peasants

• Queen, Bishops, Knights, Farmers

• Queen, Judges, Soldiers, Artisans

Open Ended

Explain the role of patronage in Elizabethan court life and how it affected relationships among courtiers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the structure of Elizabethan government is correct?

• The Queen was advised by the Privy Council and Parliament, but the lower classes had no say in government.

• The Queen shared power equally with Parliament and the lower classes.

• The Archbishop and bishops had the most power in government.

• Town councils had the authority to overrule the Queen.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about the members of Elizabeth I's Privy Council.

• William Cecil was Secretary of State for 40 years.

• Sir Francis Walsingham was a devout Puritan and head of Secret Service.

• Robert Dudley was a Catholic and opposed Elizabeth.

• Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, was executed for treason.

Open Ended

How did Elizabeth I maintain control over her Privy Council and ensure her authority was not undermined?

Fill in the Blanks

Shortly after Elizabeth’s coronation, she appointed

members to her first Privy Council.

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events did NOT occur during Elizabeth I's reign according to the timeline?

• Parliament agrees to fund an army to be sent to France in 1566

• Anti-Catholic laws are passed in 1581

• The population of London doubled to 200,000 in 40 years

• Taxes passed to pay for the army in Ireland in 1601

Multiple Choice

What were the two main constituents of the Elizabethan Parliament?

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• House of Lords and House of Burgesses

• House of Commons and House of Representatives

• House of Lords and House of Knights

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about life for the poor in Elizabethan England is/are correct?

• Poor people faced disease and starvation

• A third of the population was gripped by poverty

• Poor harvests and focus on wool production led to food shortages

• The Queen's summer progresses benefited the poor

Fill in the Blanks

The population of London doubled to

in 40 years during Elizabethan England.

Open Ended

Explain how Elizabeth I's financial policies helped England recover from debt during her reign.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between the homes of the rich and the poor in Elizabethan England, as shown in the images?

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

• Both the rich and poor lived in similar houses but in different locations.

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

• Both groups lived in urban apartments.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Elizabethan society are correct?

• The wealthy used rich spices to show off their wealth.

• Everyone in Elizabethan England had access to the same types of food.

• Desserts were common for the upper-classes.

• The poor mainly ate coarse bread and vegetables.

Open Ended

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

Fill in the Blanks

Increased trade abroad during Elizabethan England brought new foods and spices mainly to the

and middle classes, but saw no benefit to the poor.

Open Ended

How did clothing and fashion reflect social class differences in Elizabethan England?

Multiple Choice

Which group was NOT part of the growing 'middle class' in Elizabethan England?

• Gentry - Lesser landowners

• Craftspeople

• Nobles and royalty

• Merchants and professionals

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, how do you think the problem of Mary, Queen of Scots, influenced Elizabethan England?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following topics did you find most interesting or would like to learn more about from today's lesson on Queen, government and religion, 1558–69?

• Elizabeth’s accession

• The settlement of religion

• Challenges to the religious settlement

• The problem of Mary, Queen of Scots