Gloriana!

Question 1

What happened in 1601?

Answer 1

By 1601, Elizabeth was old and was called to Parliament that year, as many of its members were angry with the high taxes needed to fund the war with Ireland.

Question 2

How did Elizabeth quell the anger of the MOP’s?

Answer 2

Elizabeth quelled the MOP’s anger by delivering what became known as her ‘Golden Speech’.

Question 3

What did Elizabeth say during her Golden Speech?

Answer 3

Elizabeth concluded the Golden Speech with: “And thought you have had, and may have, many mightier and wiser princes sitting in this seat, yet you have never had, nor shall have, any that will love you better.”

Question 4

What did the MOP do as they left and why?

Answer 4

The Members of Parliament lined up to kiss Elizabeth’s hand as they left, many in tears, aware that it would probably be the last time they heard their queen speak.

Question 5

When did Queen Elizabeth die?

Answer 5

Elizabeth died in 1603, two years later.