The Great Elizabethan Quiz - Scalby School
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The Great Elizabethan Quiz
For GCSE students taking the Elizabethan England option for GCSE history.
Suitable for Edexcel and AQA.
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Match the image of the individual to the name to the role they played in the Elizabethan period.
Name Picture Role
Elizabeth I
Member of the Privy Council and Secretary of State.
One of the queens most important advisors.
Sir William
Cecil
One of the most important nobles in England. Was at
the centre of a plot to make Mary, Queen of Scots heir
to the English throne by getting married to Mary.
Mary, Queen
of Scots
A mercenary who was sent to England with a force of
6,000 English and Scottish volunteers top help the
Dutch in their revolt against the Spanish.
Thomas How-
ard, Duke of
Norfolk
One of the plotters inn the Revolt of the Northern Earls who was a
powerful Catholic noble. Lost rights to a coper mine on his land upon
Elizabeth’s accession and felt undermined when he did not get the
task of defending England’s borders from a possible Scottish attack.
Thomas Per-
cy, Earl of
Northumber-
land
A Catholic with links to the French. Wrote to Mary,
Queen of Scots about a plot to allow the Duke of Guise
to invade England and place Mary, Queen of Scots on
the throne.
Roberto Ridol-
fi
Queen of England. Ruled from 1558-1603. Never mar-
ried. Daughter of Henry VIII. Protestant.
Anthony Ba-
bington
Very effective military leader sent to the Netherlands
to restore order in 1579. From a region in modern day
Italy.
Francis
Throckmorton
Became Elizabeth’s Secretary of State following Cecil.
Built an extensive network of international spies and
foiled numerous Catholic plots against Elizabeth.
John Casimir
Plotted to overthrow Elizabeth, restore Catholicism to
England and seek the support of Philip II.
Duke of Par-
ma
An Italian banker who arranged a plot to murder Eliza-
beth, launch a Spanish invasion and put Mary, Queen
of Scots on the throne.
Sir Francis
Walsingham
Half-sister to Elizabeth I. Was Queen of Scotland and
had strong links to the English throne, making her a
direct threat to Elizabeth I.
Match the image of the individual to the name to the role they played in the Elizabethan period.
Name Picture Role
King Philip II
Dutch Protestant leader who fought against the
Duke of Parma during the Dutch Revolt.
Duke of Alencon
Famous navigator. Only the second commander to
circumnavigate the globe. Responsible for the Singe-
ing of the King’s Beard at Cadiz.
William of Or-
ange
One of the queens favourite courtiers. Was deter-
mined to establish a colony inn Virginia.
Robert Dudley,
Earl of Leicester
Leader of Sir Walter Raleigh’s first expedition to start
a colony in Virginia. A soldier who was notoriously
hot-tempered.
Sir Francis Drake
King of Spain, Catholic and enemy to Elizabeth I
John Hawkins
Sent on the expedition to Virginia by Sir Walter Ra-
leigh with the intention that he would be the first
governor of the colony.
Sir Walter Raleigh
Two Native Americans who returned to England fol-
lowing the fact-finding mission Raleigh organised
before his attempted colonisation of Virginia.
Sir Humfrey Gil-
bert
The Queen’s favourite. Was given control of a army
to intervene I the Netherlands in 1585.
Richard Grenville
French heir to the throne, suitor of Elizabeth I and
responsible for a failed military incursion to the
Netherlands.
Ralph Lane
English sailor. Brought the first shipment of slaves
from Africa to be sold in Spanish colonies, popularis-
ing the Triangular trade.
Manteo and
Wanchese
Was one of the earliest explorers to try to establish a
colony. Failed twice, dying on the return journey.
Sir William
Cecil
Odd one out and why
Elizabeth I Sir William Cecil was only Secretary of
State whereas Elizabeth and Mary were
monarchs of England and Scotland. Mary, Queen of
Scots
Below are a series of names/events. You just decide which is the odd one out. Explain your reasoning.
Pope is head of
the Church
Odd one out and why
Seven sacra-
ments
Bible in your
own language
Act of Suprem-
acy
Odd one out and why
Vagabonds Act
Act of Uni-
formity
Fiddle Odd one out and why
Harpsichord
Lute
Singeing of the
King’s beard
Odd one out and why
Battle of the
Isle of Wight
Battle of Grave-
lines
Francis Drake Odd one out and why
Duke of Parma
Duke of Medina
Earl of North-
umberland
Odd one out and why
Earl of West-
morland
Earl of Leicester
Statute of Ar-
tificers
Odd one out and why
Poor Relief Act
Act for the Preserva-
tion of the Queen’s
Safety
Fencing Odd one out and why
Real tennis
Football
Council of Trou-
bles
Odd one out and why
Pacification of
Ghent
Spanish Fury
Francis Throck-
morton
Odd one out and why
Francis Wal-
singham
Anthony Ba-
bington
Vestment con-
troversy
Odd one out and why
Spanish Inquisi-
tion
Crucifix contro-
versy
Chapter 1—Queen, government and religion, 1558-69
1. List three features of the Privy Council (Hint: its role was to advise the monarch).
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
2. What were the three key parts of the Elizabethan religious settlement? (Hint: two acts and some injunctions).
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
3. Give two ways in which the religious settlement was enforced. (Hint: think money and visits).
(i)
(ii)
4. Which parts of England had the most Catholic support during Elizabeth’s early reign?
5. Give three pieces of evidence that show that the religious settlement was not accepted by everyone.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
6. In what year did the Dutch Revolt begin?
7. What treaty was signed in 1560? What was the main aim of the treaty? (Hint: it was named after the capital of Scot-
land).
8. Who was Mary, Queen of Scots, accused of murdering? (Hint: her husband)
9. Give two reasons why Elizabeth needed to keep Mary, Queen of Scots in captivity.
(i)
(ii)
10. Who plotted to become Mary, Queen of Scots’ husband? (Hint: he was an important English noble).
Chapter 2—Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569-88
1. What and when were the four key plots against Elizabeth I? (Hint: they were all Catholic).
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
2. Give two reasons why the northern earls revolted in 1569.
(i)
(ii)
3. Give one reason why the 1570 papal bull of excommunication was so significant. (Hint: to excommunicate means to
expel from the Roman Cathlic Church).
(i)
4. Who was Sir Francis Walsingham and what did he do?
5. Give two items stated by the Act for the Preservation of the Queen’s Safety, 1585. (Hint: It has something to do with
Mary, Queen of Scots).
(i)
(ii)
6. Why was the New World so important to Spain?
7. Between which years did Francis Drake circumnavigate the globe?
8. Give two examples of when Elizabeth I indirectly supported the Dutch Revolt? (Hint: Spanish Beggars, John Casimir, the
Genoese Loan and the Duke of Alencon).
(i)
(ii)
9. When was the Battle of Gravelines, who was it fought between and who won?.
10. Give two reasons why the Spanish Armada failed.
Chapter 3—Elizabethan society in the Age of Exploration
1. What were the two main types of school in Elizabethan times? (Hint: one is a type of school still in existence today).
(i)
(ii)
2. How did literacy rates change in Elizabethan England?
3. What two key developments were there in theatre during Elizabethan times. (Hint: something to do with construction
and the sensitivity of religious plays).
(i)
(ii)
4. Give three reasons for increasing poverty in Elizabethan England. (Hint: sheep???)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
5. What three Acts of Parliament were passed to tackle poverty in Elizabethan England?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
6. Give two important changes in the treatment of the poor in Elizabethan England.
(i)
(ii)
7. Give three technological developments that improved Elizabethan sea voyages, making exploration more likely and
popular.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
8. Give two causes and two consequences of Drakes circumnavigation of the globe?
Causes: Consequences:
(i) (i)
(ii) (ii)
9. Give three reasons why settling in Virginia was so important to the English.
10. Give three reasons why England's attempt tp colonise Virginia failed.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
How do I answer questions in ‘Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588’?
Paper 2 – Section B – Question 5a, 5b and either 5c (i) or 5c (ii)
QUESTION
WHAT TO WRITE
MARKS
TIME
Question 4a: Describe two features of …
You need to describe two features on one aspect of Henry VIII’s reign.
You need to support your answer with relevant information.
2 x P.E. Paragraphs P – Point (Identify a feature) E – Explanation (supporting information that offers some
explanation.)
4
5 min
Question 4b: Explain why …
You need to explain the reason why something happened You will be given two information points to prompt you You must add a third point of your own Link your explanation back to the question. How does your expla-
nation show ‘why’ your point is significant?
3 x P.E.E.L. Paragraphs P – Point
E - Evidence E – Explanation (from source
and own knowledge) L – Link your explanation
back to the question
12
20 min
Question 4c(i) or (ii) How far do you agree? (16 marks)
You will be given a choice of two statements You must choose a statement and say how far you agree or disa-
gree with this statement. You will be given two information points to prompt you
You must add a third point of your own
Intro
3 x P.E.E.L. Paragraphs P – Point
E - Evidence E – Explanation (from source
and own knowledge) L – Link your explanation
back to the question
Conclusion
16
30 min
EXAM TIP: Keep your answer brief. This question is
only worth four marks
EXAM TIP: Focus on explaining ‘why’. You must give
three clear reasons to explain your answer
EXAM TIP: Plan your answer. Create an
‘Agree’/’Disagree’ table and place your points in the
appropriate column. This will form the basis of your
argument.
Describe two features writing frame.
Describe two features of the Privy Council (4 marks)
1.Identify a valid
feature
The Privy Council was made up of leading courtiers and advisers who were
often nobles. It usually numbered 19.
2. Describe that
feature
The most important position was the Secretary of State, who was Sir William
Cecil for much of Elizabeth’s reign.
1.Identify a valid
feature
2. Describe that
feature
Now see if you can describe two features of parliament in exam conditions. That means you have five minutes to an-
swer the question with no notes. GOOD LUCK!!
Describe two features writing frame.
Describe two features of Parliament(4 marks)
1.Identify a valid
feature
2. Describe that
feature
1.Identify a valid
feature
2. Describe that
feature
Now look through the exam questions on the next page. Complete all the questions before your GCSE.
Sample exam questions—5a Describe two features … (4 marks)
1. Describe two features of Elizabethan society.
2. Describe two features of Elizabethan government.
3. Describe two features of the Elizabethan religious settlement.
4. Describe two features of the Act of Uniformity, 1559.
5. Describe two features of the Puritan challenge to the religious settlement.
6. Describe two features of the Dutch Revolt, 1566-68.
7. Describe two features of the Scottish Protestant lords’ rebellion, 1559-60.
8. Describe two features of the Revolt of the Northern Earls, 1569.
9. Describe two features of Ridolfi Plot, 1571.
10. Describe two features of the Throckmorton Plot, 1583.
11. Describe two features of the Babington Plot, 1586.
12. Describe two features of the Act for the Preservation of the Queen’s Safety.
13. Describe two features of Francis Drake’s 1577-80 voyage.
14. Describe two features of the Pacification of Ghent, 1576.
15. Describe two features of the Singeing of the King’s beard, 1587.
16. Describe two features of grammar schools.
17. Describe two features of Elizabethan theatre.
18. Describe two features of enclosure.
19. Describe two features of the Vagabonds Act, 1572.
20. Describe two features of the Triangular Trade.
21. Describe two features of galleons.
22. Describe two features of Walter Raleigh’s attempt at colonising Virginia, 1585-86.
Explain why the Catholic threat to Elizabeth increased after 1566.
You may use the following information in your answer:
The Dutch Revolt
Mary, Queen of Scots’ arrival in England in 1568
You must also find information of your own. (A third paragraph could be Revolt of the Northern Earls).
Take notes in the left. Then explain how this would lead to an increased Catholic threat in the right. First paragraph is done.
Make sure you link your paragraph back to the question to ensure focus.
Point and evidence Explanation
Paragraph 1: The Dutch Revolt (This will be your point)
The Spanish Duke of Alba defeated the revolt, increas-
ing the power of Philip II
Many Protestant Dutch exiles went to England
Dutch rebels known as Sea Beggars attacked Spanish
supply ships and took refuge in English harbours
Elizabeth ordered the taking of gold from Spanish ships
in an incident known as the Genoese Loan
How does it explain an increased Catholic threat?
With the defeat of the Dutch Revolt, Elizabeth lost a potential
ally, increasing the Catholic threat.
The fact that exiles went to England would have angered Cath-
olics such as Philip II.
The harbouring of the Sea Beggars and taking of the Genoese
Loan would have increased the likelihood of a Spanish, or
Spanish backed, Catholic invasion.
(Notice how the words in orange try to link the explanation to
the focus of the question. This is very important for the
‘Explain why … ’ question. )
Paragraph 2: Mary, Queen of Scots How does it explain an increased Catholic threat?
Paragraph 3: Revolt of the Northern Earls How does it explain an increased Catholic threat?
Sample exam questions—5b Explain why … (12 marks)
1. Explain why Elizabeth’s right to rule was questioned upon her accession in 1558.
You may use the following in your answer:
Henry’s annulment of Catherine of Aragon
Elizabeth’s gender
You must also use information of your own.
2. Explain why there was opposition to the Elizabethan religious settlement of 1559.
You may use the following in your answer:
The vestment controversy
The Revolt of the Northern Earls
You must also use information of your own.
3. Explain why the Revolt of the Northern Earls occurred in 1569.
You may use the following in your answer:
The Act of Settlement, 1559
Mary, Queen of Scots
You must also use information of your own.
4. Explain why Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed in 1587.
You may use the following in your answer:
The Throckmorton Plot
The Duke of Norfolk
You must also use information of your own.
5. Explain why there was a decline in Anglo-Spanish relations in the years 1569-85.
You may use the following in your answer:
Drake’s voyages to the New World
The Netherlands
You must also use information of your own.
6. Explain why Philip II launched the Spanish Armada in 1588.
You may use the following in your answer:
Drake’s voyages in the New World
The Treaty of Nonsuch
You must also use information of your own.
Sample exam questions—5b Explain why … (12 marks)
7. Explain why the Spanish Armada failed.
You may use the following in your answer:
The Singeing of the King’s Beard
The Battle of Gravelines
You must also use information of your own
8. Explain why there were changes in education in the Elizabethan era.
You may use the following in your answer:
Humanism
The rising middle-classes.
You must also use information of your own.
9. Explain why poverty increased in Elizabethan England.
You may use the following in your answer:
Population growth
Sheep farming
You must also use information of your won.
10. Explain why the government passed three laws (Acts) regarding the poor from 1563-76.
You may use the following in your answer:
For the collection of poor relief
1572 Vagabonds Act
You must also use information of your own.
11. Explain why there was an increase in exploration in the Elizabethan era.
You may use the following in your answer:
The Triangular Trade
Galleons
You must also use information of your won.
12. Explain why Sir Walter Raleigh’s 1585 attempt to colonise Virginia failed.
You may use the following in your answer:
Wingina
The damage to the Tiger
You must also use information of your own.
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Sample exam questions—5c (i) or (ii) How far do you agree … ? (16 marks)
1. The main reason for the opposition to Elizabeth's accession, 1558, were the questions over her legitimacy.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
Henry’s annulment of Catherine of Aragon
Elizabeth’s gender
You must also use information of your own.
2. The financial weakness of the Crown was the main difficulty Elizabeth faced upon her accession.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
£300,000 of debt
The Auld Alliance
You must also use information of your own.
3. The desire to establish herself as Head of the English Church was the main reasons for Elizabeth’s religious settlement.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
The Act of Supremacy
Mary I
You must also use information of your own.
4. The main reason for opposition to Elizabeth’s religious settlement in 1559 was the challenge from Puritans.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
The crucifix controversy
The Act of Uniformity
You must also use information of your own.
5. The Revolt of the Northern Earls was caused by Elizabeth’s religious settlement.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
Thomas Percy, Earl of Northumberland
Mary, Queen of Scots
You must also use information of your own.
6. The main reason for the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots was the Babington plot, 1586.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
Sir Francis Walsingham
The succession
You must also use information of your own.
7. The decline in Anglo-Spanish relations in the years 1569-85 was caused by Elizabeth I.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
Drake’s voyages to the New World
The Netherlands
You must also use information of your own.
8. The launching of the Spanish Armada was caused by Elizabeth signing the Treaty of Nonsuch with the Netherlands in
1585.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Drake’s actions in the New World
You must also use information of your own.
9. The Singeing of the King’s beard was the main reasons for the failure of the Spanish Armada.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
Poor communications
Fireships
You must also use information of your own.
10. The main reason for the reform of Elizabethan education was the rising middle-classes.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
Grammar schools
Humanism
You must also use information of your own.
11. The enclosure of the land was the main factor contributing to rising levels of poverty in Elizabethan England.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
Sheep farming
Rising prices
You must also use information of your own.
12. Elizabeth’s desire to open new trade routes was the main reason for the increase in navigation in Elizabethan England.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
The Triangular Trade
Gerardus Mercator
You must also use information of your own.
13. The main consequence of Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe, 1577-80, was the deterioration of Anglo-
Spanish relations?
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
Drake’s attacks in South America
Colonisation
You must also use information of your own.
14. The hostility of Wingina was the main reason for the failure of Sir Walter Raleigh’s colonisation attempt of Virginia in 1585.
How far do you agree with this statement?
You may use the following in your answer:
English demands for food
Inexperienced colonists
You must also use information of your own.