Was Elizabeth I 'weak and feeble'?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the monarchs who succeeded King Henry VIII. We will learn about the religious tensions, between Catholicism and Protestantism, that developed with each new monarch who rose to the throne. We will conclude the lesson by learning about King Philip's plots to overthrow Elizabeth I and ultimately, her victory over the Spanish Armada.

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Q1.Who fought in the battle of Stamford Bridge? Select three answers.

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William IHarold HardradaHarold GodwinsonTostig GodwinsonEdward the Confessor

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Q2.What was Richard I known as?

Richard the LionRichard the BraveRichard the Lionheart

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Q3.What was the first job Henry II gave to Thomas Beckett?

ChancellorKnightArchbishop of CanterburyArchbishop of York

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Q4.What were the monuments called that Edward I built to honour his wife, Eleanor of Castile?

Eleanor CastlesEleanor CrossesEleanor Arches

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Q5.What was the main reason Henry VIII chose to leave the Roman Catholic Church?

He did not like giving the Pope money.He wanted to be able to find new wife to have his male heir.He wanted to be the leader of the Church.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Who fought in the battle of Stamford Bridge? Select three answers.

Select three (3) boxes

William IHarold HardradaHarold GodwinsonTostig GodwinsonEdward the Confessor

1/5

Q2.What was Richard I known as?

Richard the LionRichard the BraveRichard the Lionheart

2/5

Q3.What was the first job Henry II gave to Thomas Beckett?

ChancellorKnightArchbishop of CanterburyArchbishop of York

3/5

Q4.What were the monuments called that Edward I built to honour his wife, Eleanor of Castile?

Eleanor CastlesEleanor CrossesEleanor Arches

4/5

Q5.What was the main reason Henry VIII chose to leave the Roman Catholic Church?

He did not like giving the Pope money.He wanted to be able to find new wife to have his male heir.He wanted to be the leader of the Church.

5/5

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Was Elizabeth I 'weak and feeble'?

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Q1.Which of the following monarchs were in favour of Protestantism? Select three answers.

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Edward VILady Jane GreyMary IElizabeth I

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Q2.Elizabeth I rejected King Philip II of Spain's proposal of marriage.

TrueFalse

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Q3.Why did Philip II support Mary Queen of Scot’s uprising?

He was married to her, so had to support her.He saw it as an opportunity to take the throne from Elizabeth.He wanted to be king of Scotland.

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Q4.Why did Philip II's Spanish Armada fail? Choose two reasons.

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The Spanish ships did not have enough weaponry on board.The English ships were smaller and more agile than the Spanish ships.Stormy weather meant the Spanish ships had to keep moving.Elizabeth I decided to join in the fighting and was stronger than the Spanish men.

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Q5.Why do you think Elizabeth I said she had ‘the body of a weak and feeble woman’ but ‘the heart and stomach of a king’?

Elizabeth was stating that was related to King Henry VIII.Elizabeth was saying she was not as strong as a man.Elizabeth was trying to show that she was as brave as any male king.

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Was Elizabeth I 'weak and feeble'?

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Q1.Which of the following monarchs were in favour of Protestantism? Select three answers.

Select three (3) boxes

Edward VILady Jane GreyMary IElizabeth I

1/5

Q2.Elizabeth I rejected King Philip II of Spain's proposal of marriage.

TrueFalse

2/5

Q3.Why did Philip II support Mary Queen of Scot’s uprising?

He was married to her, so had to support her.He saw it as an opportunity to take the throne from Elizabeth.He wanted to be king of Scotland.

3/5

Q4.Why did Philip II's Spanish Armada fail? Choose two reasons.

Select two (2) boxes

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Q5.Why do you think Elizabeth I said she had ‘the body of a weak and feeble woman’ but ‘the heart and stomach of a king’?

Elizabeth was stating that was related to King Henry VIII.Elizabeth was saying she was not as strong as a man.Elizabeth was trying to show that she was as brave as any male king.

5/5

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