Elizabeth I

Question 1

Who asked Elizabeth to Mary him?

Answer 1

Philip II of Spain

Question 2

Why could Elizabeth and Phillip not have been happily married?

Answer 2

They had different religions, social lives and personalities

Question 3

3 facts about Philip II of Spain:

Answer 3

He was married to Mary Tudor for 4 years
The Philippines are named after him
He was passionate about collecting rare books and works of art

Question 4

What were the 3 plots against Elizabeth?

Answer 4

1571, Ridolfi plot.
1572, St. Bartholomew’s day massacre
1584, assassination of William of Orange

Question 5

Why was there tension between Spain and England? (4 facts)

Answer 5

There was rivalry to find new lands, English privateers carried out voyages and gave some of their loot to Queen Elizabeth, they had different religions and Elizabeth turned down Philip in marriage

Question 6

4 facts about Elizabeth are:

Answer 6

She could understand several languages such as Latin, Greek and Italian, she reigned for 44 years and 127 days, before she was queen she was a political prisoner and she was a daughter of Henry VIII