Queen Elizabeth
How was Elizabeth given the title "The Virgin Queen"?
Reigned for 44 years with no men; made a global impact
What was her family name? (House of...?)
House of Tudor/Tudor
When did the Spanish Armada set sailed?
The year 1558, late May.
What was the Elizabethan Era also known as?
The Golden Age of England
Three forms of writing styles that were discovered during the Elizabethan Era.
Sonnets, Dramatic Blank Verses, Spenserian Stanza
Which country/countries was Queen Elizabeth I the Queen of?
England, Ireland
What were Elizabeth's father and mother's name?
Who lead the Spanish Armada?
Commanded by Alonso de Guzmán, Duke of Medina Sidonia.
Name two famous playwrights of Elizabeth's time.
William Shakespeare; Christopher Marlowe
Who was Queen Elizabeth married to?
She was married to England.
At what age did Elizabeth lost her mother?
2 years and 8 months.
Who was Mary's half sister, and what was her nickname?
Mary the First, "Bloody Mary"
State two purposes of the Spanish Armada.
1) Reinstate Catholicism in England
2) End support for the Dutch Republic
3) Prevent attacks by English and Dutch privateers against Spanish interests in the Americas.
What were the two industries that were really important during trading in that era?
The wool and cloth industry.
State one blood sport mentioned and explain how it works.
Bear Baiting: A bear's canine teeth is removed. It's then chained and will fight with the dogs.
What activities were Elizabeth particularly fond of? (There are three)
Chess, Hunting, Watching bloodsports
Who were the two people who reigned in England before Elizabeth? (State the year their reign started and ended)
King Edward VI (1547-1553), Mary I (1553-1558)
What were the tactics from England to defeat the Spanish Armada?
The English used faster ships, long-range cannons, and fireships (ships set ablaze and sent into the enemy fleet) to disrupt the Spanish formation.
What are the names of grand mansions built to impress monarchs during progresses?
Prodigy Houses.
State one fact about King Henry's six wives.
They're all related (In other words, a family)
Who imprisoned Queen Elizabeth and why?
Mary I, for being suspected of dipporting protestant rebels.
1) Why was Elizabeth declared illegitimate after her mom's death?
2) At what age did King Henry the Eighth bring her back to the line of succession?
1) Elizabeth was declared illegitimate because Henry declared the marriage "non-existent" after her mom was executed for treason.
2) She was brought back to the line of succession at the age of 10.
What would happen if England didn't win the Spanish Armada? Give two examples.
1) England would have to join the Spanish Empire.
2) Catholicism would be reinforced once again, which may cause the deaths of many protestants.
State four things that flourished during the Elizabethan Era?
Literature and performing arts, visual arts, music, trading, scientific, and architectural progression
List down all of Elizabeth's step-mom's (and mom's) names.
Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, Catherine Parr