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Quiz about British History II
Quiz about British History II

British History II Trivia Quiz


...because you can never have enough. This covers mainly Elizabeth I's reign from 1558 to 1603.

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ladymacb29
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
39,593
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
8255
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: MAAsv477 (5/10), Guest 92 (8/10), Guest 165 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was Elizabeth I's first Secretary of State? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following reintroduced a modified book of Common Prayer in 1559? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What group met to try and bring Protestants back to Catholicism under the guise of talking about matters non-denominationally? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In what country did Mary, Queen of Scots grow up? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the name of Mary, Queen of Scots' secretary who was killed after there were rumours of an affair? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. And where was Mary, Queen of Scots' husband, Darnley, killed? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where did Mary, Queen of Scots escape to after her subjects rose up against her? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the main reason that Elizabeth I ordered Mary's execution? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who succeeded Elizabeth as ruler of England? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In what year did Elizabeth's successor end the wars with Spain? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was Elizabeth I's first Secretary of State?

Answer: William Cecil

He had sat in every Parliament since 1547.
2. Which of the following reintroduced a modified book of Common Prayer in 1559?

Answer: Act of Uniformity

3. What group met to try and bring Protestants back to Catholicism under the guise of talking about matters non-denominationally?

Answer: Council of Trent

1563.
4. In what country did Mary, Queen of Scots grow up?

Answer: France

She had been betrothed to the dauphin since she was 5.
5. What was the name of Mary, Queen of Scots' secretary who was killed after there were rumours of an affair?

Answer: Rizzio

6. And where was Mary, Queen of Scots' husband, Darnley, killed?

Answer: Kirk o' Field

Mary somehow escaped the explosion which had killed her husband... Could she have known?
7. Where did Mary, Queen of Scots escape to after her subjects rose up against her?

Answer: England

For some reason, she went to England.
8. What is the main reason that Elizabeth I ordered Mary's execution?

Answer: She was the head of many plots to overthrow Elizabeth as Queen

All over Europe, Protestant monarchs were being killed. After several plots which may or may not have involved Mary, Elizabeth realized she had to get rid of her cousin.
9. Who succeeded Elizabeth as ruler of England?

Answer: James I

He was Mary, Queen of Scots' son.
10. In what year did Elizabeth's successor end the wars with Spain?

Answer: 1604

This was one of his first acts as King of England and ended the war with the Treaty of London.
Source: Author ladymacb29

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