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Queen Elizabeth I

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  • Elizabeth chose Philip of Spain as her husband. True or False.
    False
  • Edward VI was old enough when he came to the throne. True or False.
    False. (He was only 9 when he became a king.)
  • What was Elizabeth's period in history known as?
    "Elizabethan Age"
  • Elizabeth and her father Henry VIII did not have a very good relationship. True or Flase.
    True
  • What instruments could Elizabeth play?
    Lute and Virginal
  • Mary was a Protestant while Elizabeth was a Catholic. True or False.
    False
  • Who was the queen's closest and most loyal adviser?
    William Cecil, Lord Burghley
  • Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester was the queen's childhood friend and favorite court. True or Flase
    True
  • How old was Elizabeth when she came to the throne?
    25 years old (in 1558)
  • What was the famous trading company which played such a very important part in the history of India for centuries?
    East India Company
  • Who was the next monarch after the death of Henry VIII?
    Edward VI
  • Elizabeth was too beautiful though she was not in noble appearance. True or False.
    False
  • How many did Elizabeth rule England?
    45 reigning years
  • Who was Sir Francis Walsingham?
    The Queen's private secretary
  • What was her method in matters of religion ?
    " A middle Course".
  • How was the queen's country tour in another way?
    "progress"
  • Elizabeth was also called “Good Queen Bess” and “Gloriana” . True or False.
    True
  • Who had Elizabeth been imprisoned in the Tower of London?
    Mary I
  • Who were Elizabeth's parents?
    Henry VIII & Anne Bolyne
  • When was Elizabeth born?
    on September 7, 1533
  • What problems did queen have to tackle when she rose to the throne?
    1. short of money 2. trading declined 3. army and navy weak 4. threats from Spain & France
  • Mention the languages which Elizabeth can speak fluently.
    Latin, Greek, French and Italian