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Which country was England's main rival during Elizabeth's reign?
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?
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?
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?
Which monarch laid the foundation for the Union of the Crowns in the 17th century by marrying Henry VII's daughter?
Which two nations formed the Auld Alliance?
Which two nations formed the Auld Alliance?
Which monarch was required to launch an invasion of England to support the French when they were attacked by the English under Henry VIII?
Which monarch was required to launch an invasion of England to support the French when they were attacked by the English under Henry VIII?
Which two Scottish islands were acquired by Scotland in 1468 as part of Margaret of Denmark's dowry?
Which two Scottish islands were acquired by Scotland in 1468 as part of Margaret of Denmark's dowry?
During which centuries does early modern British history generally refer to?
During which centuries does early modern British history generally refer to?
Which country was England involved in numerous wars with during early modern British history?
Which country was England involved in numerous wars with during early modern British history?
What were some of the major historical events during early modern British history?
What were some of the major historical events during early modern British history?
What is the English Renaissance?
What is the English Renaissance?
Which of the following is NOT a notable achievement of the English Renaissance?
Which of the following is NOT a notable achievement of the English Renaissance?
Who is most famously known for writing The Faerie Queene?
Who is most famously known for writing The Faerie Queene?
What do some cultural historians believe about the connection between the English Renaissance and the northern Italian artists?
What do some cultural historians believe about the connection between the English Renaissance and the northern Italian artists?
Who led the English forces to victory at the Battle of Pinkie?
Who led the English forces to victory at the Battle of Pinkie?
What was the name of the French noblewoman whom James V married?
What was the name of the French noblewoman whom James V married?
What was the name of the battle where James V died shortly after hearing news of the birth of his daughter?
What was the name of the battle where James V died shortly after hearing news of the birth of his daughter?
Who became regent of Scotland after the death of James V?
Who became regent of Scotland after the death of James V?
What event led to the beginning of the Rough Wooing?
What event led to the beginning of the Rough Wooing?
Who occupied Haddington after the Battle of Pinkie?
Who occupied Haddington after the Battle of Pinkie?
What was the name of the castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned?
What was the name of the castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned?
What was the cause of Mary, Queen of Scots' execution?
What was the cause of Mary, Queen of Scots' execution?
What was the cause of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland?
What was the cause of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland?
During which era did the English Renaissance reach its peak?
During which era did the English Renaissance reach its peak?
What was the significance of the Battle of Bosworth Field?
What was the significance of the Battle of Bosworth Field?
What did Henry VIII do to increase the power of the English monarchy?
What did Henry VIII do to increase the power of the English monarchy?
What was the Star Chamber?
What was the Star Chamber?
What was the English Reformation?
What was the English Reformation?
What was the main cause of the contest between the forces of the monarch and parliament during the 17th century?
What was the main cause of the contest between the forces of the monarch and parliament during the 17th century?
What was the significance of the Elizabethan Age in English history?
What was the significance of the Elizabethan Age in English history?
