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Elizabethan England, c1568–1603 - RSC

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What year did Elizabeth 1 become queen

a)

1558

b)

1568

c)

1588

d)

1603

2.

Who was Elizabeth 1's Chief advisor and Secretary of State

a)

Sir William Cecil

b)

Robert Dudley

c)

Francis Walsingham

d)

Thomas Howard

3.

Which Act of 1559 aimed to unify religious practices in England

a)

Act of Supremacy

b)

Act of Toleration

c)

Act of Settlement

d)

Act of Uniformity

4.

What was the main purpose of the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601

a)

To expand the military

b)

To manage poverty and provide relief for the poor

c)

To regulate trade

d)

To promote economic growth

5.

Which king sent the Spanish Armada against England in 1588

a)

King Philip II

b)

King Henry VIII

c)

Francis Drake

d)

Robert Dudley

6.

What was the Elizabethan Religious Settlement intended to achieve?

a)

Establish a purely catholic church

b)

Abolish religion in England

c)

Create a compromise between Catholicism and Protestantism

d)

Introduce a new tax system

7.

Which rebellion occurred in 1569?

a)

Northern rebellion

b)

Prayer book rebellion

c)

Essex rebellion

d)

Ridolfi Plot

8.

Which of these explorers is known for circumnavigating the globe?

a)

Sir Francis Drake

b)

Sir Walter Raleigh

c)

James Cook

d)

John Cabot

9.

What was the impact of the defeat of the Spanish Armada for England?

a)

The annexation of ireland

b)

The fall of Elizabeth I's government

c)

The beginning of the Thirty Years War

d)

The strengthening of England's naval power

10.

Who was Elizabeth's mother?

a)

Jane Seymour

b)

Mary I

c)

Lady Jane Grey

d)

Anne Boleyn

11.

Who was in charge of the government under Elizabeth?

a)

Monarch

b)

Church

c)

Privy Council

d)

Advisors

12.

Who was in charge of the Church of England under Elizabeth's reign?

a)

Henry VIII

b)

Elizabeth

c)

The Pope

d)

The Priests

13.

How much debt was England in when Elizabeth came to the throne?

a)

£3,000,000

b)

£3,000

c)

£30,000

d)

£300,000

14.

What does the word ‘illegitimate’ mean?

a)

A child born to unmarried parents

b)

A female monarch

c)

A unwedded monarch

d)

An educated woman

15.

Elizabeth reduced the size of her Privy Council to how many men?

a)

10

b)

19

c)

40

d)

29

16.

What was the 'break from Rome' also known as?

a)

Reformation

b)

Revolution

c)

Dissolution

d)

Resolution

17.

Who did Catholics want to be Queen of England?

a)

Lady Jane Grey

b)

Elizabeth I

c)

Mary I

d)

Mary Queen of Scots

18.

Where were most Catholics in England?

a)

South East

b)

South West

c)

North West

d)

North East

19.

Which of the following is part of the Act of Uniformity?

a)

Clergy and officials had to swear oath of allegiance to Elizabeth

b)

Made Elizabeth the Supreme Governor of the Church

c)

Refusing to attend church could result in a fine

d)

The Bible and church services to be in English instead of Latin

20.

What relationship was Mary Queen of Scots to Elizabeth?

a)

Sister

b)

Second cousin

c)

Cousin

d)

Half Sister

21.

When did MQoS arrive in England?

a)

1558

b)

1560

c)

1568

d)

1587

22.

Why was Elizabeth reluctant to take action against MQoS 1568-69?

a)

She was an anointed and legitimate monarch

b)

Mary refused to accept the Treaty of Edinburgh

c)

Mary had a loyal following

d)

Elizabeth wanted to influence Scottish policy and decision making.

23.

Which of these individuals was not one of Elizabeth's closest advisers?

a)

William Cecil

b)

Robert Dudley

c)

Thomas Howard

d)

Sir Francis Walsingham

24.

How many plots against Elizabeth have we studied?

a)

5

b)

9

c)

4

d)

3

25.

Which of these things upset Puritans in England?

a)

Crucifixes being present in churches.

b)

The language that the bible was in.

c)

The robes that priests wore.

d)

The length of church services.

26.

Which one of these was NOT part of Elizabeth's government?

a)

JP's

b)

Privy Council

c)

Trade secretary

d)

Lord Lieutenant

27.

Why did Elizabeth refuse to get married?

a)

She didn't want to live abroad.

b)

She was already secretly married.

c)

She didn't want England to have a foreign king.

d)

She was a strong independent woman.

28.

Why was Elizabeth's excommunication in 1570 a problem?

a)

Mary, Queen of Scots is still alive during this time.

b)

English Catholics had to decide whether they were loyal to the Pope or the Queen.

c)

The papal bull issued by the Pope called on all Catholics to get rid of Elizabeth.

d)

Philip II of Spain was a strict Catholic.

e)

All of the above.

29.

After the Dutch Revolt, who did Elizabeth allow to shelter in English harbours?

a)

Sea helpers.

b)

Sea beggars (dutch rebels).

c)

Injured Spanish troops.

d)

Dutch merchants.

30.

In what year did the 'singeing of the King of Spain's beard' take place?

a)

1588

b)

1580

c)

1575

d)

1587

31.

Who deserves all of the blame for the decline in Anglo-Spanish relations?

a)

Elizabeth I

b)

Philip II

c)

Francis Drake

d)

Dutch rebels

e)

None of the above

32.

New ideas about education spread from the continent. What were these ideas linked to?

a)

The Revival

b)

The Renaissance

c)

The Reformation

d)

The Restoration

33.

Which group disliked the growth of the theatre under Elizabeth?

a)

Catholics

b)

Protestants

c)

Puritans

d)

Jesuits

34.

Which word describes wealthy people who spent money supporting artists and theatres?

a)

Clients

b)

Patrons

c)

Traders

d)

Consumers

35.

By how much did the population roughly grow under Elizabeth?

a)

10%

b)

25%

c)

35%

d)

50%

36.

How did inflation lead to an increase in poverty under Elizabeth?

a)

Prices for goods rose, but wages fell as there were more people around to do the work.

b)

Prices for goods fell, but wages rose as there were more people around to do the work.

c)

Prices for goods rose, but wages fell as there were less people around to do the work.

d)

Prices for goods rose, but wages rose as there were more people around to do the work.

37.

What term was used to describe a wandering beggar?

a)

Pauper

b)

Deserving poor

c)

Vagabond

d)

Highwayman

38.

What did the Vagabonds Act 1572 state?

a)

Second time offenders were to be executed.

b)

Those refusing an offer of work were to be sent to a house of correction

c)

Towns were no longer required to find work for the able-bodied poor

d)

Anyone over 14 found guilty would be whipped and a burned through the ear

39.

Who were the ‘impotent poor’?

a)

People unable to work due to age, disability or other illness.

b)

People who were physically able to work and were forced to

c)

People who were lazy, idle and threatened the established social order

d)

People who were unhygienic and might spread disease

40.

Which local government officials looked after poverty related issues?

a)

Justices of the Peace

b)

Member of Parliament

c)

Constables

d)

The Privy Council

41.

What was the driving force behind voyages of exploration?

a)

Curiosity

b)

Commercial

c)

Social

d)

Political

42.

Who was put in charge of the Navy and also started the English slave trade?

a)

Sir John Hawkins

b)

Sir Francis Drake

c)

Duke of Norfolk

d)

Sir Francis Walsingham

43.

What technology was developed in the 15th century that improved accuracy of navigation at sea?

a)

Maps

b)

Astrolabes

c)

The Printing press

d)

Wrist Clock

44.

Which of these was not a reason Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth?

a)

English Catholics might support her

b)

Many plots against Elizabeth involved her.

c)

Some Catholics believed Elizabeth was illegitimate.

d)

The Scottish might invade to get her back

45.

When Mary, Queen of Scots first arrived in England, Elizabeth had to choose what to do with her. Which did she choose?

a)

Send her back to Scotland to face trial

b)

Execute her

c)

Send her to France for protection

d)

Imprison her

46.

What was the Dutch Revolt?

a)

An invasion of the Netherlands by the Spanish Catholics

b)

A rebellion by Dutch Protestants against Spanish Catholics.

c)

An invasion of France by Dutch Protestants

d)

A rebellion of Dutch Protestants against French Catholics

47.

Which member of Elizabeth's court plotted to marry Mary, Queen of Scots?

a)

Duke of Suffolk

b)

Earl of Northumberland

c)

Robert Dudley

d)

Duke of Norfolk

48.

What year was Mary Executed by Elizabeth?

a)

1587

b)

1588

c)

1589

d)

1890

49.

Give one reason why Spain attacked England in 1588?

4 lines
50.

The Poor Law was introduced in which year?

a)

1600

b)

1601

c)

1602

d)

1603

51.

Elizabeth wanted to help the deserving poor. Give an example of someone who was deserving.

4 lines
52.

Elizabeth died in 1603. Who became king after her?

4 lines
53.

What was the Middle way?

a)

Elizabeth's response to getting lost in London

b)

Elizabeth's response to the problem of religion

c)

Elizabeth's response to the problem of poverty

54.

Who came below 'Nobles' in the Elizabethan social hierarchy?

a)

Tenant farmers

b)

Vagabonds

c)

Gentry

d)

Yeomen

55.

How much debt was Liz in at the start of her reign?

a)

65,000

b)

300,000

c)

286,660

d)

546,000

56.

Which countries were England's biggest threats? (tick more than once answer)

a)

Spain

b)

America

c)

France

d)

Scotland

e)

The Netherlands

57.

Select 3 problems Elizabeth had at the start of her reign:

a)

Legitemacy

b)

Gender

c)

Intelligence

d)

Family

e)

Money

58.

Phillip II was angry that Elizabeth had signed which treaty with The Netherlands?

a)

The Treaty of Versailles

b)

The Treaty of Nonsuch

c)

The Treaty of Joinville

59.

Philip had confidence he could win as he had signed a treaty with France called....

a)

The Treaty of Nonsuch

b)

The Treaty of Versailles

c)

The Treaty of Joinville

60.

Which country did Spain now control which would allow its ships to be built nearer to England?

a)

The Netherlands

b)

Portugal

c)

Italy

d)

Scotland

61.

The underlying reason for the Spanish attack on England was which of the following factors?

a)

Religion

b)

Trade

c)

Geography

d)

Politics

62.

Who had angered Philip II of Spain by attacking Spanish ships in the New World?

a)

John Hawkins

b)

Francis Drake

c)

Walter Raleigh

63.

What did Elizabeth do with Francis Drake which angered Spain further?

a)

Gave him more money and troops to attack more Spanish ships.

b)

Knighted Francis Drake in public on board his ship The Golden Hind

c)

Encouraged him to attack Spanish ships at Cadiz in 1587

d)

All of the options

64.

True or false? The Spanish ships were slower and harder to maneuver at sea.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Which famous explorer helped improve the English ship design?

a)

Francis Drake

b)

Walter Raleigh

c)

John Hawkins

66.

The new, bigger ships designed by John Hawkins were called what?

a)

Gert big ships

b)

Ferries

c)

Galleons

d)

Boats

67.

Which of the two, were advantages of the English canons?

a)

They were bigger in size

b)

They could fire further

c)

They could be quickly re-loaded

d)

They could be turned quickly

68.

Which monarch listened to the advice of their lead sailors when planning the tactics of the battles?

a)

Elizabeth I

b)

Philip II

69.

How did the English communicate with each other when the Spanish Armada had been spotted on the Isles of Scillies?

a)

Twitter

b)

Radio

c)

Fire beacons

d)

Carrier pigeons

70.

Describe the weather during the attack of the Spanish Armada.

a)

Fine weather, sunny and a light breeze.

b)

Extreme cold with a risk of snow and ice.

c)

Strong winds, heavy rain and high swells.

d)

A heatwave.

71.

Which side were experienced with the poor weather conditions in the English Channel?

a)

The English

b)

The Spanish

72.

What problem did the Spanish have with the supplies on board their ships?

a)

They brought the wrong supplies with them.

b)

Their barrels were made of poor quality wood and so food rotted.

c)

They did not bring enough fresh water.

d)

They did not bring enough fresh fruit.

73.

Who were the Spanish ships never able to join forces with before their final attack on England?

a)

Robert Dudley from the Netherlands.

b)

The Duke of Parma from the Netherlands.

c)

The Duke of Alba from the Netherlands.

d)

William Duke of Orange from the Netherlands.

74.

What did the English do to the Spanish at the famous Battle of Gravelines?

a)

Sent in fire ships towards the Spanish which made the Spanish panic.

b)

Set the Spanish ships on fire

c)

Fired arrows and canons at the Spanish

75.

Which illness did the Spanish Duke of Medina Sidonia suffer from?

a)

Flu

b)

Sea Sickness

c)

Anxiety

d)

Measles

76.

What reasons led to Elizabeth introducing Poor Laws? (choose 2)

a)

Fear of unrest and rebellion

b)

The effect of rising population on jobs and supplies

c)

To ensure she carried on the legacy of her father

d)

To severely punish those in poverty

77.

Which Law for the poor stayed in place from 1601 for the next 200 years?

a)

The Act for the Relief of the Poor (Poor Law)

b)

The Vagabonds Act

c)

The Act for the Punishment of Rogues

d)

Statute of Artificers

78.

Bad harvests caused poverty because... (choose 2)

a)

Bad harvests were a sign from God

b)

Lack of food caused a rise in food prices

c)

Bad harvests caused unemployment

d)

Led to a decline in exports

79.

Which of the following best describes the able bodied poor?

a)

Those who were genuinely unable to work due to age or hardship

b)

Those considered capable of work but who were unable or unwilling to find work

80.

Which of these were causes of poverty? (choose all that apply)

a)

Rising population

b)

Rural depopulation

c)

Harsh punishments

d)

Changing in farming methods

81.

Identify three problems Elizabeth faced when she became Queen.

a)

England was in debt.

b)

Civil War

c)

Catholic’s believed she was illegitimate.

d)

Threats from abroad

82.

In 1559 Queen Elizabeth changed her name from Supreme Head of the Church to...

a)

Supreme Queen of the Church

b)

Supreme Leader if the Church

c)

Supreme Monarch of the Church

d)

Supreme Governor

83.

Which class was getting richer and richer in Elizabethan England?

a)

Gentry

b)

Nobility

c)

Royalty

d)

Commoner

84.

What was the dining room kitted out for?

a)

Tapestry

b)

Relaxing and reading

c)

Worshipping

d)

Admiring portraits

85.

What year did Bess begin building Hardwick Hall?

a)

1558

b)

1602

c)

1608

d)

1590

86.

Which century was Hardwick Hall built in?

a)

14th Century

b)

15th Century

c)

16th Century

d)

17th Century

87.

What did Elizabethans do in Long Galleries?

a)

Take exercise indoors

b)

Admire paintings

c)

Dine

d)

Worship

88.

How long is the Long Gallery at Hardwick?

a)

150 feet

b)

10 feet

c)

166 feet

d)

300 feet

89.

What are characteristic features of stately homes built in Elizabethan times?

a)

Battlements

b)

Moats

c)

Fireplaces and chimneys

d)

Drawbridges

90.

Where is there a portrait of Elizabeth I in Hardwick Hall?

a)

The Long Gallery

b)

The High Great Chamber

c)

The Great Hall

d)

The Main Staircase