Elizabethan England: A Time of Greatness

Question 1

Which of the following was a major cultural achievement of the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

The development of the printing press

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The construction of the Great Pyramid

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The discovery of penicillin

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The invention of the steam engine

Question 2

Which of the following events happened during the Elizabethan Era?

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The Spanish Armada

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The Battle of Waterloo

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The French Revolution

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The American Civil War

Question 3

What was a unique aspect of Elizabethan fashion?

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Ruffled collars and elaborate embroidery

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Jeans and T-shirts

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Animal skins and furs

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Formal suits and hats

Question 4

What was the name of the religious movement that challenged the Catholic Church during the Elizabethan Era?

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The Reformation

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The Enlightenment

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The Industrial Revolution

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The Scientific Revolution

Question 5

Who was the queen of England during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Mary I

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Queen Anne

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Queen Victoria

Question 6

Who was a famous writer of plays in the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Marlowe

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens

Question 7

What was NOT a feature of the Elizabethan Era?

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Big advances in science

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A lot of money for many people

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Problems with religion

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Lots of creativity in the arts

Question 8

Which ship did Sir Francis Drake use to sail around the world?

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The Golden Hind

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The Mayflower

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The Victory

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The Santa Maria

Question 9

What was the name of the period of peace and prosperity after the Elizabethan Era?

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The Jacobean Era

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The Victorian Era

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The Georgian Era

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The Edwardian Era

Question 10

Who were the important people who advised Queen Elizabeth I?

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The Privy Council

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The House of Lords

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The House of Commons

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The Star Chamber

Question 11

Who was the Queen of England during the Elizabethan Era?

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Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Mary I

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Queen Victoria

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Queen Anne

Question 12

Who was a famous playwright who lived during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens

Question 13

What was the main religion in England during the Elizabethan Era?

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Protestantism

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Catholicism

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Hinduism

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Buddhism

Question 14

Which of these was NOT a factor that contributed to the prosperity of the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

The development of steam power

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Trade and exploration

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Political stability

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Agricultural advancements

Question 15

What was the significance of the defeat of the Spanish Armada?

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It protected England from invasion

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It ended the war between England and Spain

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It led to the establishment of the Protestant Reformation

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It caused a period of economic decline

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a primary source from the Elizabethan Era?

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A history textbook

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A letter written by Queen Elizabeth I

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A painting of a royal court

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A diary entry by a commoner

Question 17

During the Elizabethan Era, who was the Queen of England?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Victoria

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Queen Mary I

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Queen Anne

Question 18

Which famous writer lived and worked during the Elizabethan Era?

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William Shakespeare

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Jane Austen

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Charles Dickens

Question 19

Which of these inventions was NOT made during the Elizabethan Era?

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The steam engine

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The printing press

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The microscope

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The astrolabe

Question 20

Who was Queen Elizabeth I's father?

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Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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James I

Question 21

Who wrote the plays 'Hamlet' and 'Romeo and Juliet' during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens

Question 22

What was the main religion practiced in England during the Elizabethan Era?

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Protestantism

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Catholicism

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Islam

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Hinduism

Question 23

Who ruled England during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth the First

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King Henry the Eighth

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Queen Mary the First

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King James the First

Question 24

Who ruled England during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Mary I

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Queen Anne

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Queen Victoria

Question 25

Which religious movement caused conflict in England during the 1500s?

Accepted Answer

The Reformation

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The Spanish Armada

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The English Civil War

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 26

Which explorer sailed around the globe during Queen Elizabeth's reign?

Accepted Answer

Francis Drake

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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James Cook

Question 27

What was the primary goal of the Spanish Armada?

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Invade England

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Establish a colony in the Americas

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Defeat the French fleet

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Discover a new trade route to Asia

Question 28

Which system organized Elizabethan society?

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The Class System

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The Feudal System

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The Caste System

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The Guild System

Question 29

Which invention greatly advanced communication during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

The printing press

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The microscope

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The telescope

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The steam engine

Question 30

Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth I?

Accepted Answer

King Henry VIII

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King Henry VII

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King Edward VI

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King Richard III

Question 31

Which of the following events happened during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Armada

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The Norman Conquest

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The Battle of Hastings

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The Battle of Agincourt

Question 32

Who was the English explorer who sailed to North America during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

John Cabot

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Christopher Columbus

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Francis Drake

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James Cook

Question 33

What was a key social change that happened during the Elizabethan Era?

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Growing middle class

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Feudal system

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Universal suffrage

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Serfdom

Question 34

Which religious movement started in England during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

The Reformation

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The Renaissance

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The Enlightenment

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 35

Who was the Queen of England during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Victoria

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Queen Mary I

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Queen Anne

Question 36

Which of these is a unique feature of the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Exploration and discovery

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Religious persecution

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Economic decline

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Political instability

Question 37

Who is known as the greatest writer of the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens

Question 38

Which of the following events happened during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Armada

Answer

The Battle of Waterloo

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The American Revolution

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 39

What was the main religion in England during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Anglicanism

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Catholicism

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Protestantism

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Puritanism

Question 40

How long did Queen Elizabeth I reign?

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45 years

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25 years

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5 years

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10 years

Question 41

Who became the queen of England in 1558, starting the Elizabethan Era?

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Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Anne

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Victoria

Question 42

Which major event occurred during the Elizabethan Era in 1588?

Accepted Answer

The defeat of the Spanish Armada

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The Battle of Agincourt

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The Norman Conquest

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 43

Who was a famous playwright and poet who lived during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Charles Dickens

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Jane Austen

Question 44

What was the name of the law passed in 1559 that made the Church of England independent from the Pope?

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The Act of Supremacy

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The Bill of Rights

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The Magna Carta

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The Toleration Act

Question 45

What major factor contributed to England's economic success during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Trade with the Americas

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Improvements in agriculture

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Religious peace

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Military victories

Question 46

Which explorer made several important voyages to the Americas during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Sir Francis Drake

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

Question 47

What major threat did England face from another country during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

Spain

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France

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Economic depression

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Religious persecution

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a commonly recognized legacy of the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

The establishment of democracy

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The expansion of England's global influence

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The development of new artistic styles

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The growth and development of the English language