Elizabethan England & Renaissance History Quiz

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Which country was England's main rival during Elizabeth's reign?

Portugal

Italy

Spain (correct)

France

Which Scottish king successfully ended the quasi-independent rule of the Lord of the Isles?

James V

James IV (correct)

James VI

James III

Which two oceans were the Anglo-Spanish War fought on?

The Pacific and Indian

The Arctic and Atlantic

The Atlantic and Indian

The Atlantic and Pacific (correct)

Which monarch laid the foundation for the Union of the Crowns in the 17th century by marrying Henry VII's daughter?

James IV Signup and view all the answers

Which two nations formed the Auld Alliance?

Scotland and France Signup and view all the answers

Which monarch was required to launch an invasion of England to support the French when they were attacked by the English under Henry VIII?

James IV Signup and view all the answers

Which two Scottish islands were acquired by Scotland in 1468 as part of Margaret of Denmark's dowry?

The Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands Signup and view all the answers

During which centuries does early modern British history generally refer to?

16th, 17th and 18th centuries Signup and view all the answers

Which country was England involved in numerous wars with during early modern British history?

France Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the major historical events during early modern British history?

The English Renaissance and the Scottish Reformation Signup and view all the answers

What is the English Renaissance?

A cultural movement in England influenced by the Italian Renaissance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a notable achievement of the English Renaissance?

Architecture Signup and view all the answers

Who is most famously known for writing The Faerie Queene?

Edmund Spenser Signup and view all the answers

What do some cultural historians believe about the connection between the English Renaissance and the northern Italian artists?

There is no real tie between the two Signup and view all the answers

Who led the English forces to victory at the Battle of Pinkie?

Edward Seymour Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the French noblewoman whom James V married?

Marie de Guise Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the battle where James V died shortly after hearing news of the birth of his daughter?

Battle of Solway Moss Signup and view all the answers

Who became regent of Scotland after the death of James V?

James Hamilton, Earl of Arran Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the beginning of the Rough Wooing?

The birth of Mary, Queen of Scots Signup and view all the answers

Who occupied Haddington after the Battle of Pinkie?

Edward Seymour Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned?

Lochleven Castle Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of Mary, Queen of Scots' execution?

She was accused of treason Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland?

The teachings of Martin Luther Signup and view all the answers

During which era did the English Renaissance reach its peak?

The Elizabethan era Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Bosworth Field?

It saw the rise of the Tudor monarchy Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry VIII do to increase the power of the English monarchy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the Star Chamber?

A new institution built up by the Tudors to centralize and rationalize the English state Signup and view all the answers

What was the English Reformation?

A movement to break away from the Roman Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the contest between the forces of the monarch and parliament during the 17th century?

The rise of the commercial classes Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Elizabethan Age in English history?

It was a brief period of largely internal peace Signup and view all the answers