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Elizabeth I: The Golden Age

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet offers a reading comprehension activity focusing on Elizabeth I's reign during her Golden Age, encouraging students to understand her achievements, challenges, and legacy.

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#History
#History
#Elizabeth I
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Golden Age
#Explain the key achievements of Elizabeth I's reign
#Compare the challenges faced by Elizabeth I with her successes
#Analyse the significance of Elizabeth I's policies for England's history

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Elizabeth I: The Golden Age

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Elizabeth I's Golden Age

Elizabeth I became queen in 1558 and ruled England for 45 years, a period often called her 'Golden Age'. During this time, England experienced stability, economic growth, and cultural flourishing. Elizabeth was known for her skills as a leader, her support for the arts, and her ability to maintain her power despite many challenges.

Source A: A historian's view

'Elizabeth I's reign marked a time of national pride and cultural achievement. Her leadership helped England become a major world power, with a strong navy and vibrant arts scene.' Provenance: Modern historian writing in a history book, 2010.

1.
Explain why Elizabeth I's reign is called her 'Golden Age'. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Elizabeth I's leadership qualities with those of her predecessors. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the main achievements of Elizabeth I's policies during her Golden Age. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyze the challenges Elizabeth I faced during her reign and how she responded to them. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain the significance of the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the cultural achievements of Elizabeth I's reign with those of previous monarchs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline how Elizabeth I maintained her power despite threats from abroad and within England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Write a short paragraph explaining why Elizabeth I is considered one of England's greatest monarchs. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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