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WorksheetsQueen Elizabeth I
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Elizabeth was daughter to
King Henry and Anne Boleyn
King Henry VII and Catherine of Aragon
King Henry VII and Catherine Parr
King Henry VII and Anne Boleyn
What was Elizabeth's Greatest Problem (In England Only)
Religion
Gender
Not being married
Legitimacy
Who was Elizabeth's Secretary of State?
Robert Dudley
William Cecil
Sarah Skafi
Edward VI
What countries was England in danger of being war with?
Scotland
Spain (and netherlands)
France
Germany
Extraordinary Taxation was done when
the Crown needed money
Elizabeth needed
The Parliament needed money
Taxes weren't increased
How many people made up the Privy Council?
19
18
17
13
How much land did Yeomen own?
None
A lot - like the Gentry
A little - less than the Gentry
All of it
Who was the highest in the social hierarchy of towns in England in 1558?
Merchants
Nobility
Monarch
Gentry
Why were monarchs rarely changed (except after death)?
Because of their Divine right to rule.
It would be too much hassle.
Whoever was the next monarch would have a bad name.
It was illegal and unfair
Who do you believe was the best ruler?
Henry VII
Edward VI
Mary I
Elizabeth I
What was an Act of Parliament?
An Act issued by Ms. Warburton and accepted by Ms. Skafi.
An order that was allowed by the Parliament
An important policy that the Parliament issued and accepted.
An important policy the Parliament issued and the monarch accepted.
Why was Patronage an important idea for Elizabeth to use?
She could use it take away and give power to people.
She could get fame and help boost England's economy if she funded someone's expedition, and they discovered something great.
If the nobility had disobeyed her, she could take away official jobs and it would be passed down to gentry. This would help people gain money and power.
Patronage was a hobby of Elizabeth and if it was done correctly, would give her a six-pack.
Why was Elizabeth fearful of war with France?
It had captured Calais already so it had an advantage and could ambush them easily.
The only silver lining was that France was Protestant but with new ruler, that changed.
Mary Queen of Scots married Francis II so a war with France would mean a war with Scotland
France was at war with Spain but when Elizabeth became Queen, they stopped so they could easily invade England.
Why would Elizabeth be illegitimate?
Anne Boleyn was rumoured of having affairs with other men, so Elizabeth could've been someone other man's daughter.
Anne Boleyn was beheaded so Elizabeth never had a mother when she became Queen.
Elizabeth had been imprisoned so she had a tainted record and couldn't be Queen.
Based on the Catholic Church, King Henry was still married to Catherine of Aragon and the divorce was never granted.
Which of these countries were Catholic in 1559?
France
Scotland
Spain
Netherlands
When was Elizabeth crowned as Queen?
1559
1578
1558
1601
In the government, who was the closest to Queen Elizabeth?
Her pet dog ; a type of Corgis
Head of Parliament
Earl of Leicester
Secretary of State
