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The Reign of Elizabeth I 01

Under Elizabeth I, England faced plots, religious tension and bold voyages overseas. This quiz explores her reign, from royal power and religion to seafaring adventure and famous favourites.

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Fascinating Fact:

Elizabeth encouraged exploration and privateering, and figures like Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh sailed to the Americas and around the world.

In KS3 History, the reign of Elizabeth I is often called a “Golden Age”. Pupils explore how her government handled religion and threats at home, while supporting daring voyages overseas.

Key Terms

Privateer: A sailor or captain given permission by a ruler to attack enemy ships and take their cargo.
Voyage of exploration: A long sea journey made to discover new lands, trade routes, or information about the world.
Colony: A settlement or territory ruled by a distant country, often used for trade and resources.

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Who was Elizabeth I in KS3 History?

Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII and Queen of England from 1558 to 1603. Her long reign saw religious change, foreign threats and a growing English navy.

Why is Elizabeth I’s reign called a Golden Age?

It is called a Golden Age because there was growth in trade, exploration and culture. Writers like Shakespeare and explorers like Drake helped make England more powerful and confident.

How did Elizabeth I support explorers like Francis Drake?

Elizabeth I allowed and sometimes secretly backed privateers like Drake, who attacked Spanish ships, brought home treasure and circled the globe, helping England challenge Spain at sea.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Elizabeth belonged to which Royal house?

Plantagenet

Stuart

Tudor

York

She was the last of the Tudor monarchs

2 .

When did Elizabeth arrive on the English throne?

1548

1550

1558

1561

She succeded her half-sister Mary I who was a Catholic and had become known as Bloody Mary as she ordered the deaths of 160 leading Protestants

3 .

What expression has described her religious policy?

The Iron Rod

The Lenient Path

The Middle Way

The Velvet Glove

A Protestant herself, she wanted both Catholics and Protestants to worship freely. It didn't work, the Catholics wanted to seize back the power they lost under Henry VIII

4 .

Everybody had to use the new prayer book under which Act of Parliament?

Act of Equality

Act of Piety

Act of Supplicancy

Act of Uniformity

It was called The Book of Common Prayer

5 .

Which was true about the new church services?

There was no Holy Communion

There were no sermons

They were extremely short

They were in English

Previously in Latin - everyone could now follow them

6 .

What title did Elizabeth use as head of the Church?

Chief Prelate

Defender of the Faith

Supreme Being

Supreme Governor

The old title had been 'Supreme Head'

7 .

Which 1559 Act declared her as Supreme Governor?

Act of Governance

Act of Supremacy

Act of Union

The Ecclesiastical Act

This was one of her first actions as Queen

8 .

Who had the job of hunting down rebellious Catholics?

Francis Walsingham

John Whitgift

Robert Dudley

Thomas Seymour

Especially those who held Mass in their own homes

9 .

What happened to people who refused to attend church?

They were burnt at the stake

They were excommunicated

They were fined or imprisoned

They were flogged

Excommunicated means kicked out of the Church

10 .

The keenest Protestants had what name?

Jehovah's Witnesses

Methodists

Presbyterians

Puritans

Their aim was to 'purify' the Protestant Church and get rid of any Catholic practices

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Who was Elizabeth I?

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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