Elizabeth I's Approach to Marriage (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was a queen regnant in the 16th century?
What was a queen regnant in the 16th century?
A queen ruling in her own right
How old was Elizabeth I when she succeeded Mary in 1558?
How old was Elizabeth I when she succeeded Mary in 1558?
25 years old
What were the two key reasons Elizabeth faced pressure to marry?
What were the two key reasons Elizabeth faced pressure to marry?
To produce an heir & have help governing
What illness did Elizabeth I suffer from in 1562?
What illness did Elizabeth I suffer from in 1562?
Smallpox
Who was Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester?
Who was Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester?
Son of Duke of Northumberland, a suitor
Which foreign princes were potential suitors for Elizabeth?
Which foreign princes were potential suitors for Elizabeth?
Philip of Spain, Archduke Charles, Anjou
When did Elizabeth develop the 'Virgin Queen' image?
When did Elizabeth develop the 'Virgin Queen' image?
From the late 1570s onwards
Which men were Elizabeth's male favourites at court?
Which men were Elizabeth's male favourites at court?
Dudley, Hatton, and Raleigh
In what year did Elizabeth give her famous Tilbury speech?
In what year did Elizabeth give her famous Tilbury speech?
1588
When did Mary I marry Philip of Spain?
When did Mary I marry Philip of Spain?
1554