Elizabethan society in the Age of Exploration, 1558-88 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which monarch's reign did England begin its transformation into a major maritime power?
During which monarch's reign did England begin its transformation into a major maritime power?
Elizabeth I
Why did English traders need alternative markets during Elizabeth I's reign?
Why did English traders need alternative markets during Elizabeth I's reign?
Trade w/ Spain & Netherlands disrupted
Who provided financial backing for exploration ventures during the Elizabethan Age?
Who provided financial backing for exploration ventures during the Elizabethan Age?
Elizabeth I & members of her court
What type of ship did English shipbuilders develop during this period?
What type of ship did English shipbuilders develop during this period?
Galleons
What advantage did galleons have over earlier ship designs?
What advantage did galleons have over earlier ship designs?
They were faster & more manoeuvrable
Which instruments helped sailors determine their position at sea more accurately?
Which instruments helped sailors determine their position at sea more accurately?
Quadrants & astrolabes
In what year was the famous Mercator Map published?
In what year was the famous Mercator Map published?
1569
Who was a famous young Elizabethan motivated by dreams of discovery and adventure?
Who was a famous young Elizabethan motivated by dreams of discovery and adventure?
Francis Drake
What did English explorers often ignore about newly discovered lands?
What did English explorers often ignore about newly discovered lands?
They were inhabited by indigenous peoples
Who developed the triangular trade route?
Who developed the triangular trade route?
John Hawkins
What goods were brought back to Europe in the triangular trade?
What goods were brought back to Europe in the triangular trade?
Rum, spices & tobacco
When did Elizabeth I become queen, beginning an era of maritime expansion?
When did Elizabeth I become queen, beginning an era of maritime expansion?
1558