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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

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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