The Tudor Family
Who were Queen Elizabeth I’s parents?
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
What title did Anne Boleyn receive before marrying Henry VIII?
Marchioness of Pembroke
How old was Elizabeth when she became queen?
25
Which country sent the Spanish Armada to conquer England?
Spain
What nickname was given to Queen Elizabeth I?
The Virgin Queen
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
6
Why did Henry VIII want to annul his first marriage?
Because he wanted a male heir
What year was she crowned Queen of England?
1559
What was the result of the battle against the Spanish Armada?
England won; the Armada was destroyed by fire and storms
What famous playwright lived during her reign?
William Shakespeare
What happened to Elizabeth’s mother when she was only three years old?
Anne Boleyn was executed for treason
In what year was Anne executed?
1536
Who was Elizabeth’s half-sister that imprisoned her?
Queen Mary I
Who organized Elizabeth’s spy network?
Sir Francis Walsingham
What major disease did Elizabeth survive?
Smallpox
Who was Elizabeth’s half-brother and became king before her?
Edward VI
Who was accused of committing adultery with Anne?
several men, including her brother
Where was Elizabeth imprisoned before becoming queen?
The Tower of London
Who tried to have Elizabeth assassinated several times?
Mary, Queen of Scots
What was the period of peace and prosperity during her reign called?
The Elizabethan Age
Who ruled after Queen Elizabeth I died?
James VI of Scotland
What major event did Henry’s marriage to Anne cause in England?
The break with the Catholic Church
What did Elizabeth establish to help her govern?
The Privy Council
What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots?
She was captured and executed by Elizabeth’s order
When did Queen Elizabeth die, and where was she buried?
March 24, 1603 — Westminster Abbey