Queen Elizabeth I (Benchmark Advance)

How were women viewed in England during the 1500s?

• They were seen as equals to men.

• They were considered weaker than men.

• They were not allowed to rule.

• They were celebrated as leaders.

What was the author's purpose in including the quote from Queen Elizabeth I at the beginning of the text?

• To show that she was afraid of her responsibilities.

• To emphasize her strength and determination.

• To highlight her vulnerability as a woman.

• To demonstrate her disregard for public opinion.

Which of the following details best supports the idea that Queen Elizabeth I’s coronation was significant?

• It was held in January 1559.

• It cost more than five million dollars today.

• People clipped pieces from the carpet.

• She was carried on a golden litter.

In the context of the text, what does the word 'monarch' mean?

• A powerful preacher.

• A ruler or king/queen.

• A citizen of England.

• A person who leads a procession.

What conclusion can be drawn about John Knox's opinion on female rulers?

• He supported their right to rule.

• He believed it was unnatural for a woman to reign.

• He thought women were equally capable of ruling.

• He was indifferent to the issue of female rulers.

What does the word "transformed" most closely mean in the context of the text?

• Changed

• Destroyed

• Ignored

• Maintained

What was one of Queen Elizabeth I's key characteristics that distinguished her from other rulers of her time?

• She was the first female ruler of England.

• She ruled as an absolute monarch with final authority.

• She had a council of women advisers.

• She was known for her military failures.

Based on the text, what does the term "Parliament" refer to, and how does it function in relation to the monarchy?

• A group of military leaders advising the queen.

• A legislative body that discusses issues and makes laws for the monarchy.

• A council made up only of the queen's family.

• An organization that collects taxes without the queen's consent.

How does the role of Parliament in England during Queen Elizabeth I's reign differ from the concept of an absolute monarchy?

• Parliament had the power to make laws without the queen's approval.

• The queen had ultimate authority, but Parliament aided in law-making and governance.

• Parliament was more powerful than the queen in decision-making.

• An absolute monarchy allows for public voting on all laws.

What problem did England face during the Elizabethan era that was related to economic conditions?

• Successful military campaigns

• High prices and slow economic growth

• A strong local government

• An abundance of resources