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History Elizabeth’s government

Question 1 of 11

1

What year did Elizabeth became queen?

Select one of the following:

  • 1558 (nov)

  • 1559 (jan)

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Question 2 of 11

1

When was Elizabeth’s coronation?

Select one of the following:

  • Nov 1558

  • Jan 1559

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Question 3 of 11

1

What is Marian debt?

Select one or more of the following:

  • An increase in the rise of prices and services

  • Plotting against the monarch or the government

  • The debt of money left by Elizabeth’s sister, Queen Mary

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Question 4 of 11

1

How much Marian debt did Elizabeth get left with?

Select one or more of the following:

  • 200,000

  • 227,000

  • 325,000

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Question 5 of 11

1

Sir William Cecil (Lord Burghley) was the Secretary of State and closest advisor to the queen?

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 6 of 11

1

Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester) Vice Chamberlain of the Household and responsible for organising the queen’s progresses.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 7 of 11

1

Who was presumed to be the Queen’s lover?

Select one of the following:

  • Robert Dudley

  • Sir Christopher Hatton

  • Sir William Cecil

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Question 8 of 11

1

Sir Francis Walsingham was in charge of Elizabeth’s secret service spy network

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 9 of 11

1

Which of these matches the description of the Lord Lieutenant?

Select one of the following:

  • Usually wealthy gentlemen who voluntarily had the task of maintaining law and order in their area

  • Usually a wealthy landowners who kept the Queen informed about what was going on in their area

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Question 10 of 11

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Patronage is when the monarch gave out special favours such as land or positions in court to people in order to retain their support

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 11 of 11

2

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Elizabeth’s government was based on a ‘personal ’- rule by the monarch. For much of her reign she was a monarch. She was alsowhich helped ensure loyalty and obedience. She was skilful in handling difficult . She maintained a firm control of until the end of her reign. Local government worked well for Elizabeth although had an workload.

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