EE1: Elizabeth I's Court and Key Ministers

Which of these were Elizabeth's key ministers? (3 correct answers)

• Robert Dudley
• Thomas Cromwell
• Francis Walsingham
• William Cecil

What was the significance of Elizabeth I's court? (2 correct answers)

• It was a centre of political power
• It was mainly focused on military training
• It promoted cultural and artistic development
• It was isolated from the public

Which of the following were challenges faced by Elizabeth I during her reign? (3 correct answers)

• Foreign threats
• Economic stability
• The invention of the printing press
• Religious conflicts

What role did Sir Francis Walsingham play in Elizabeth I's government? (2 correct answers)

• He was her chief advisor on foreign affairs
• He was a military commander
• He was responsible for the navy
• He was the spymaster and intelligence chief

What was the purpose of the Privy Council? (2 correct answers)

• To help govern the country
• To oversee the Church of England
• To manage the royal finances
• To advise the monarch

Which of the following statements about Elizabeth I's reign are true? (3 correct answers)

• She was a supporter of the arts
• She was the first queen to rule England
• Her reign is known as the Elizabethan era
• She never married

How did Elizabeth I handle the issue of succession? (2 correct answers)

• She did not name a successor
• She considered several candidates
• She appointed her cousin as heir
• She was open about her plans

What was one of the key features of Elizabeth I's court? (2 correct answers)

• It was known for its patronage of the arts
• It was a military training ground
• It was a place of strict discipline
• It attracted many poets and playwrights

Which of the following were important events during Elizabeth I's reign? (2 correct answers)

• The colonisation of Roanoke
• The signing of the Magna Carta
• The establishment of the Church of England
• The defeat of the Spanish Armada

How did Elizabeth I's foreign policy impact England? (2 correct answers)

• It strengthened England's position in Europe
• It led to wars with Spain
• It caused economic decline
• It resulted in the loss of colonies