Wars
Intensity of War
Weapons
100
What were the 3 main wars in the Elizabethan Era?
Anglo-Spanish War, The Elizabethan Irish War and The Nine Years War
100
Why were people forced against their will to join the army?
They were urgently needed
100
Which system had ended by the Elizabethan Era?
The Feudal System
200
In the Tyrone Rebellion, King Philip send 3500 men to help who?
He sent in 3500 men to help the Irish people
200
Which Lord in Ireland said this, “It has ever been seen that more than three parts of the four of these men do never return”
Lord Mountjoy
200
What is the name of the weapon with a short axe blade on a pole with a spear pointing at the top with a back spike?
Halberd
300
In the Desmond Rebellion, the English wanted to gain control over which city of Ireland?
Munster
300
Which war did Shakespeare make a play on?
The War of the Roses
300
Which weapon could pierce armour at ranges of more than 200 yards?
The Longbow
400
In the Tyrone Rebellion, which province did English threat?
Ulster
400
What was the overall reason of so many wars in the Elizabethan Era?
The reason was Greediness & the wish to gain Power
400
What was The Lance designed for?
Designed for use on Horseback
500
Leader of the which Dynasty started a rebellion against the English?
The Desmond Dynasty
500
In which battle did the Duke of York die?
Battle of Wake Field
500
When England did not have a standing army during the Elizabethan era, who did they rely on for safety.
They relied on the strength of the Trained Bands, who acted as a National Guard.
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