As part of their studies on the history of Britain in GCSE History, students will be taught about Elizabethan England. One aspect they will look at is England's foreign policy at the time, and this is the first of two quizzes which look at that topic, concentrating on the early part of Elizabeth's reign.
Elizabethan England had many diplomatic problems,. These were made worse by religious differences., The queen's use of her marital eligibility to tempt foreign princes into marriage agreements further complicated England's foreign policy in the early part of her reign.
Try this quiz to see how much you know about the foreign policy of early Elizabethan England.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Elizabeth I
The revival of the "Auld Alliance" of France and Scotland alarmed Elizabeth as she faced a potential threat from both north and south at the same time
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Elizabeth wanted a foothold on the continent for trade and military purposes
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Elizabeth was keen to build on Edward VI's contacts for trading reasons
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Until 1570 the Popes were hopeful that Elizabeth would emerge as a Catholic. When this no longer seemed likely, Rome struck against the English queen
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Elizabeth supported such voyages of piracy to make money and to annoy the Spanish
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Elizabeth was anxious to set up a diplomatic service to represent English interests abroad. The Ottoman Empire was centred around modern-day Turkey
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Several of Elizabeth's courtiers pressed for a more proactive policy against domestic plots and their backers in Spain
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Drake served his apprenticeship as a sailor and a pirate during his 20's
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Drake operated from a port that commanded the Channel, and was a vantage point from which to observe French or Spanish naval movements
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Philip dealt harshly with rebellions, sometimes sending commanders like the Duke of Alba, whose repression could make matters worse
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