Elizebeths Golden Age Flashcards
What period is known as Elizabeth’s Golden Age?
The period during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I from 1558 to 1603.
True or False: Elizabeth’s Golden Age was characterized by economic decline.
False
Fill in the blank: The defeat of the _____ in 1588 was a significant event during Elizabeth’s Golden Age.
Spanish Armada
What was one of the major cultural achievements during Elizabeth’s Golden Age?
The flourishing of English drama and literature.
Who was the most famous playwright of the Elizabethan era?
William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a key figure in Elizabethan culture? A) Christopher Marlowe B) John Milton C) Ben Jonson D) Thomas More
B) John Milton
What was the primary economic focus during Elizabeth’s Golden Age?
Trade and exploration
True or False: Elizabeth I was known for her support of the arts.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major exploration venture that occurred during Elizabeth’s reign.
Age of Discovery
What was the impact of the English Reformation on Elizabeth’s Golden Age?
It led to the establishment of the Church of England and a shift in religious and cultural dynamics.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant economic development during this period? A) Feudalism B) Mercantilism C) Barter system D) Socialism
B) Mercantilism
What was the significance of the Virginia Company?
It was established to promote the colonization of North America.
True or False: Elizabeth’s Golden Age saw an increase in naval power.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a famous theater that showcased many of Shakespeare’s plays.
Globe Theatre
What was the role of patronage in Elizabethan culture?
Wealthy individuals and the monarchy supported artists and playwrights financially.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following events occurred in 1564? A) Birth of Shakespeare B) Defeat of the Spanish Armada C) Elizabeth’s coronation D) Establishment of the Church of England
A) Birth of Shakespeare
What was the Elizabethan Religious Settlement?
A series of laws that established the Church of England as a middle ground between Catholicism and Protestantism.
True or False: The Elizabethan era was marked by a rise in literacy rates.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a famous naval battle that marked the decline of Spanish dominance.
Battle of Gravelines
What was one of the major scientific advancements during Elizabeth’s Golden Age?
Improvements in navigation and shipbuilding technology.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a popular form of entertainment during Elizabeth’s Golden Age? A) Opera B) Ballet C) Public executions D) Sports
C) Public executions
Who were the Puritans?
A religious group that sought to purify the Church of England and who were often in conflict with Elizabethan policies.
True or False: Elizabeth I was married and had children.
False
Fill in the blank: Elizabeth I was often referred to as the _____ of England.
Virgin Queen
