history deck

• What does the term "Elizabethan Era" refer to?


  The period in English history associated with the reign of Queen Elizabeth I
• What is the time frame of the Elizabethan Era?


  1558 to 1603
• Why is the Elizabethan Era often considered a golden age in English history?


  It was marked by relative peace, prosperity, and a flourishing of the arts.
• Which significant event occurred during the Elizabethan Era?


  The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588
• Who was the monarch during the Elizabethan Era?

  Queen Elizabeth I
• What are the key characteristics of the Elizabethan Era?

  • Strong monarchy
  • Religious settlement (Church of England)
  • Cultural renaissance
  • Economic growth
  • Social hierarchy
• What was established as a middle ground between Catholicism and Protestantism during the Elizabethan Era?

  The Church of England
• What was a major cultural achievement during the Elizabethan Era?

  The rise of playwrights like Shakespeare and Marlowe
• How did the Elizabethan Era contribute to economic growth?

  Through the expansion of trade and exploration
• What was a significant development in education during the Elizabethan Era?

  Expansion of grammar schools and universities
• How did the Elizabethan Era influence future English colonization?

  It set the stage for future English colonization and the British Empire.
• What scientific advancements occurred during the Elizabethan Era?


  Advancements in astronomy, mathematics, and medicine