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England's 'Virgin Queen'

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Englands Virgin Queen game quiz
"The reign of Queen Elizabeth I, from 1558 to 1603, is known as England's Golden Age because of all the political, scientific and artistic advances made during this era. Here are some questions about the Elizabethan Age."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Who was Elizabeth's father?
    Arthur, Prince of Wales
    Henry VII
    Henry VIII
    Thomas Seymour


2. Who was Elizabeth's mother?
    Lady Margaret Beaufort
    Anne of Cleves
    Jane Seymour
    Anne Boleyn


3. How old was Elizabeth when her mother died?
    thirty-three years
    three months
    two years
    ten years


4. Who immediately preceded Elizabeth I as ruler of England?
    Edward VI
    Mary I
    James I
    Queen Victoria


5. Which of the following did NOT occur during Elizabeth's reign?
    The potato was introduced to England from the New World.
    Invention of the printing press.
    The first English voyage around the world.
    The first English colony in the New World was established.


6. Which of the following did NOT occur during Elizabeth's reign?
    The first theatre opened in England.
    Christopher Marlowe was born and died.
    William Shakespeare was born.
    Sir Walter Raleigh wrote the 'History of the World'.


7. Which of the following did NOT occur during the reign of Elizabeth?
    the Treaty of Edinburgh brought peace with Scotland
    the defeat of the Spanish Armada
    the signing of Magna Carta
    the Treaty of Château-Cambresis which brought peace with France


8. Who of the following was NOT executed during Elizabeth's reign?
    Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk
    Mary, Queen of Scots
    Sir Walter Raleigh
    Robert Deveraux, Earl of Essex


9. Elizabeth remained single all of her life but had a number of suitors. Which of the following was NOT one of her suitors?
    Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
    Sir Thomas More
    Eric, King of Sweden
    Francis, Duke of Alencon


10. Who succeeded Elizabeth as ruler of England?
    James I
    Edward VI
    Mary
    George I


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