12 Questions
What event led Elizabeth to reluctantly send a small military force to the Netherlands in 1585?
Pressure from her advisers to aid Protestant rebels
What did Elizabeth authorize during her reign that helped in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588?
Maintaining a fleet of maneuverable fighting ships
Which country dominated exploration during much of the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries?
Spain
During which monarch's reign did England become a significant player in exploration?
Elizabeth I
What was the outcome of the famous naval battle between Elizabeth's fleet and the Spanish Armada?
Elizabeth's fleet defeated the Armada
What motivated the Spanish Armada to sail into the English Channel in 1588?
To invade and conquer England
What was the primary reason why Elizabeth I viewed privateering as more important than colonizing?
Guaranteed wealth from looting Spanish ships
What distinguished privateers from pirates during Elizabeth I's reign?
Privateers were licensed by the crown and shared their loot with the crown.
What advantage did Henry VIII's naval reforms provide to England?
Protection from intruders and war
Why was Spain easily accessible for English privateers in Elizabeth I's time?
Spain dominated trade and had abundant ships
What made Sir Francis Drake a famous English explorer during Elizabeth I's reign?
Successful circumnavigation of the globe
How did Elizabeth I contribute to Sir Francis Drake's exploration achievements?
Commissioned him for expeditions and circumnavigation of the globe
Test your knowledge on Queen Elizabeth I's involvement in international diplomacy, military action, and religious rivalries during her reign. Explore topics such as supporting Protestant rebels in the Netherlands and the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
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