Sir Walter Raleigh (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which approximate years did Sir Walter Raleigh live?
During which approximate years did Sir Walter Raleigh live?
1552 to 1618
Which military campaign in 1580 earned Raleigh significant royal support from Elizabeth I?
Which military campaign in 1580 earned Raleigh significant royal support from Elizabeth I?
Ireland
By 1587, which prestigious position had Raleigh achieved?
By 1587, which prestigious position had Raleigh achieved?
Captain of the Queen's Guard
In which year did Queen Elizabeth grant Raleigh a royal charter for exploration?
In which year did Queen Elizabeth grant Raleigh a royal charter for exploration?
1584
What fraction of gold and silver was Raleigh required to give the crown?
What fraction of gold and silver was Raleigh required to give the crown?
One-fifth
How many settlers did Raleigh send to establish the Roanoke colony in 1585?
How many settlers did Raleigh send to establish the Roanoke colony in 1585?
107
Why was the area Raleigh explored named Virginia?
Why was the area Raleigh explored named Virginia?
Named after Elizabeth, the 'Virgin Queen'
When did English sailors discover the Roanoke colony had been abandoned?
When did English sailors discover the Roanoke colony had been abandoned?
1590
Where did Raleigh lead an expedition in 1595 searching for El Dorado?
Where did Raleigh lead an expedition in 1595 searching for El Dorado?
Orinoco river basin
What caused Raleigh's imprisonment in the Tower of London in 1592?
What caused Raleigh's imprisonment in the Tower of London in 1592?
Secret marriage without royal permission
Which 1597 military success helped Raleigh regain Elizabeth's favour?
Which 1597 military success helped Raleigh regain Elizabeth's favour?
Capture of Cadiz
To which position was Raleigh appointed in 1600, showing restored royal favour?
To which position was Raleigh appointed in 1600, showing restored royal favour?
Governor of Jersey
What innovative funding method did Raleigh pioneer for overseas expeditions?
What innovative funding method did Raleigh pioneer for overseas expeditions?
Private investment via shareholders