30 Questions
Which country was England's main rival during Elizabeth's reign?
Spain
Which Scottish king successfully ended the quasi-independent rule of the Lord of the Isles?
James IV
Which two oceans were the Anglo-Spanish War fought on?
The Atlantic and Pacific
Which monarch laid the foundation for the Union of the Crowns in the 17th century by marrying Henry VII's daughter?
James IV
Which two nations formed the Auld Alliance?
Scotland and France
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
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
During which centuries does early modern British history generally refer to?
16th, 17th and 18th centuries
Which country was England involved in numerous wars with during early modern British history?
France
What were some of the major historical events during early modern British history?
The English Renaissance and the Scottish Reformation
What is the English Renaissance?
A cultural movement in England influenced by the Italian Renaissance
Which of the following is NOT a notable achievement of the English Renaissance?
Architecture
Who is most famously known for writing The Faerie Queene?
Edmund Spenser
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
Who led the English forces to victory at the Battle of Pinkie?
Edward Seymour
What was the name of the French noblewoman whom James V married?
Marie de Guise
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
Who became regent of Scotland after the death of James V?
James Hamilton, Earl of Arran
What event led to the beginning of the Rough Wooing?
The birth of Mary, Queen of Scots
Who occupied Haddington after the Battle of Pinkie?
Edward Seymour
What was the name of the castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned?
Lochleven Castle
What was the cause of Mary, Queen of Scots' execution?
She was accused of treason
What was the cause of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland?
The teachings of Martin Luther
During which era did the English Renaissance reach its peak?
The Elizabethan era
What was the significance of the Battle of Bosworth Field?
It saw the rise of the Tudor monarchy
What did Henry VIII do to increase the power of the English monarchy?
All of the above
What was the Star Chamber?
A new institution built up by the Tudors to centralize and rationalize the English state
What was the English Reformation?
A movement to break away from the Roman Catholic Church
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
What was the significance of the Elizabethan Age in English history?
It was a brief period of largely internal peace
"Test your knowledge of Elizabethan England and the Renaissance" - This quiz will challenge your understanding of the religious settlement during Elizabethan England, the state of other nations in Europe during the Italian Renaissance, and other significant historical events. Keywords: Elizabethan England, Renaissance, religious settlement, Europe, history.
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