Queen Elizabeth I: Life, Achievements, and Impact

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A medium difficulty History worksheet on Queen Elizabeth I for grade 7 students. Includes questions on Introduction to Queen Elizabeth I, Her Life and Reign, Key Figures and Relationships.

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Queen Elizabeth I: Life, Achievements, and Impact

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Queen Elizabeth I: Life, Achievements, and Impact

Instructions: Read each question carefully. Some questions require written responses, while others need matching, ordering, or analysis. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your responses where applicable.
A

Introduction to Queen Elizabeth I

1.
Briefly describe who Queen Elizabeth I was and why she is a significant figure in history.
[4 marks]
B

Her Life and Reign

1.
Arrange the following events in chronological order: List three major events that occurred during Queen Elizabeth I's reign.
[4 marks]
2.
Arrange these events in chronological order:
[4 marks]
C

Key Figures and Relationships

1.
Match each person to their role or relationship with Queen Elizabeth I:
[4 marks]
1. Sir Francis Drake
2. Mary, Queen of Scots
3. William Cecil
4. Robert Dudley
AElizabeth's cousin and rival for the throne
BNavigator and privateer who defeated the Spanish Armada
CElizabeth's close confidant and Earl of Leicester
DElizabeth's chief advisor and statesman
2.
Who was William Cecil and what was his significance during Elizabeth's reign?
[3 marks]
D

Achievements and Impact

1.
Describe the significance of the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588.
[4 marks]
2.
Identify and explain two ways Queen Elizabeth I influenced culture and arts during her reign.
[3 marks]
E

Primary Source Analysis

1.
Examine the following excerpt from Queen Elizabeth I’s speech to her troops at Tilbury in 1588: "I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too." What does this primary source tell us about Elizabeth's leadership style and her role during the war?
[4 marks]
F

Legacy and Reflection

1.
Reflect on Queen Elizabeth I’s legacy. Why is she considered one of England’s greatest monarchs?
[4 marks]

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Created
5/19/2025
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12/31/2025
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