Speech Before the Spanish Armada Invasion

What does the first paragraph of Queen Elizabeth’s speech indicate about the relationship between royalty and the common people during the 1500s in England?

• It suggests the possibility of betrayal and emphasizes Elizabeth’s trust in her country’s citizens.

• It focuses on the importance of guarding one’s self from impending betrayal of the country’s citizens.

• It emphasizes the differences between the responsibilities of the lower classes and royalty.

• It expresses the solidarity of the lower classes in betraying the British royal family.

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Read the following passage from Queen Elizabeth’s speech. What does it indicate about her as a ruler?

I am come amongst you at this time . . . being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all; to lay down, for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honor and my blood, even the dust.

• She was cowardly and inconsiderate.

• She considered herself better than the people.

• She was a bloodthirsty ruler.

• She was a brave and dedicated ruler.

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Read the following passage. What does it imply about the current beliefs about English kings?

I know I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart of a king, and of a king of England, too. . . .

• They were seen as cruel and unreasonable.

• They were considered brave and strong.

• They were not as strong as other kings.

• They were less capable than queens.

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What do Queen Elizabeth’s words my realm, my kingdom, and my people imply about her view of her role as Queen?

• They show her lack of belief in her country.

• They indicate her nationalism.

• They exhibit her sense of ownership.

• They explain her fear and rage.

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What historical event inspired Queen Elizabeth to give this speech?

• the Spanish invasion of England

• the defeat of the Spanish Armada

• the retreat of English troops

• the English victory over Spain

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What is an 'armada'?

• A huge war ship

• A form of attack tactic

• A large group of warships

• A type of cannon used by the Spanish

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Spain followed which religion?

• Protestant

• Puritan

• Catholic

• Pagan

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What historical event inspired Queen Elizabeth to give this speech?

• the Spanish invasion of England

• the defeat of the Spanish Armada

• the retreat of English troops

• the English victory over Spain

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How does Queen Elizabeth I address her subjects?

• A Angrily

• B Fearfully

• C Aggressively

• D Passionately

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What is Queen Elizabeth I willing to do in order to defend her kingdom?

• A Give up her position as queen

• B Die for her people

• C Learn from other European monarchs

• D Move to another country

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