Miscellaneous
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Who was the English ruler of the Elizabethan Renaissance?
Queen Elizabeth l
Who was the English Renaissance named after?
Queen Elizabeth l
What day was Queen Elizabeth l born?
September 7th 1533
Besides art and culture, what was the other largest development of the English Renaissance?
Exploration
Who was the greatest playwrite of the Elizabethan period?
William Shakespeare
Who were Elizabeth's parents?
King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
When did Elizabeth l begin her reign?
1558
What is the name of the American Colony named after Queen Elizabeth?
Virginia
The nickname of the first daughter of Henry VIII
Bloody Mary
Why is Elizabeth called the "Virgin Queen"?
Because she never married
How long did Elizabeth reign last?
45 years
Why did Elizabeth choose not to marry?
She was "married to her people."
The Spanish King who wanted to invade England
Philip II
What was the era of the Elizabethan Renaissance also known as?
The Elizabethan Period/Era
The Golden Age
When was The Spanish Armada defeated?
In 1588
What is meant by the "Elizabethan Era" or "Golden Age"?
It refers to Elizabeth's reign as a period of great cultural and economic prosperity.
Henry VIII was succeeded by his son
Edward VI
What did England call their Renaissance?
The Golden Age
When did Elizabeth I die?
In 1603