The Elizabethan Court! Flashcards
Who was the Royal Court made up of?
The Royal Court was made up of the Queen’s favourite noblemen and advisors together.
What amenities were the Royal Court granted and where did they stay?
The Royal Court stayed together in the Queen’s various palaces and enjoyed glittering entertainments, such as plays, dancing, jousting, hunting, banqueting, and concerts.
Who was Sir Walter Raleigh?
Elizabeth surrounded herself with brilliant and handsome young men, such as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing soldier who fought for the Protestants in France(known as Huguenots)during the Wars of Religion.
How did Walter Raleigh look?
Walter Raleigh was 6 foot tall, had dark curly hair, and wore a pearl earring in one ear.
What did Queen Elizabeth ask Raleigh to do, and how did he do it?
in 1584, Queen Elizabeth asked Raleigh to build a colony in North America, so he hosted two indigenous nous Americans named Mateo and Wanchese at his London home to learn their language. He also made smoking American tobacco a fashionable pastime in Elizabeth’s court.
What was the relationship between Elizabeth and Raleigh?
Elizabeth was entraced by Raleigh’s charm, and many suspected she was in love with him. When she found out that Raleigh had secretly got married, she flew into a jealous rage and threw him in jail.
What is the famous story between Elizabeth and Raleigh?
In one famous story, Sir Walter Raleigh saved Elizabeth I from walking through a muddy puddle by throwing down his cape so that she could walk over it.
What were Queen Elizabeth’s ‘Royal Progresses’?
The ‘Royal Progresses’ were a series of royal tours or journeys that Queen Elizabeth embarked on during the summer months, hosted by members of the Royal Court across England.
What did some do to impress Elizabeth?
Favourites who wanted to impress the Queen spared no expense entertaining her at their stately homes, like William Cecil’s Burghley House.
