Elizabethan England Flashcards
What was the period of Elizabethan England?
1558 to 1603
Who was the monarch during the Elizabethan era?
Queen Elizabeth I
True or False: Elizabethan England is known for its significant developments in literature and drama.
True
Fill in the blank: The famous playwright William _____ wrote during the Elizabethan era.
Shakespeare
What was the primary religion in England during Elizabeth I’s reign?
Anglicanism
Which event marked the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
The Spanish Armada was defeated in 1588.
Multiple choice: What was one of the main economic activities in Elizabethan England? A) Agriculture B) Space Exploration C) Industrial Manufacturing
A) Agriculture
What was the significance of the year 1588 in English history?
It was the year the Spanish Armada was defeated.
True or False: Elizabeth I never married.
True
Which group of people significantly influenced the arts and culture during the Elizabethan era?
The nobility and wealthy merchants
What was the name of the theater associated with Shakespeare?
The Globe Theatre
Fill in the blank: The Elizabethan Poor Law was enacted in _____ to address poverty.
1601
Multiple choice: Who was the rival queen of Elizabeth I? A) Mary Queen of Scots B) Catherine of Aragon C) Anne Boleyn
A) Mary Queen of Scots
What was the main purpose of the English Reformation?
To break away from the authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church.
True or False: Elizabeth I was known for her strong military leadership.
True
What was the role of the Privy Council in Elizabethan England?
It served as the monarch’s advisory board.
Fill in the blank: The Elizabethan Age is often regarded as the _____ of English drama.
Golden Age
Multiple choice: What was a common form of entertainment in Elizabethan England? A) Television B) Public executions C) Online gaming
B) Public executions
What was the primary language spoken in Elizabethan England?
English
True or False: The Elizabethan era was characterized by peace and stability.
False
Who were the Puritans?
A religious group that sought to purify the Church of England of Catholic practices.
Fill in the blank: The Act of Supremacy in 1559 declared Elizabeth I as the _____ of the Church of England.
Supreme Governor
What was the impact of the printing press on Elizabethan society?
It facilitated the spread of literature and ideas.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a common profession in Elizabethan England? A) Farmer B) Blacksmith C) Computer Programmer
C) Computer Programmer
