Exam Skills: Elizabethan England, c1568–1603 (AQA GCSE History: British Depth Study (Paper 2: Section B)): Exam Questions

'The main change that the theatre demonstrated was the increase in the wealth of the nobility and the gentry.'

How far does the study of The Globe Theatre support this statement?

Explain your answer.

You should refer to The Globe Theatre and your contextual knowledge.

‘The main change that Elizabethan country houses demonstrated was the new fashions of the time.’

How far does a study of Hardwick Hall support this statement?

Explain your answer.

You should refer to Hardwick Hall and your contextual knowledge.

‘Entertainment for all was the main consequence of the development of the Elizabethan theatre.’

How far does a study of The Globe Theatre support this statement?

Explain your answer.

You should refer to The Globe Theatre and your contextual knowledge.

‘Leadership was the main reason for success in battle during the Elizabethan period.’

How far does a study of the Spanish Armada support this statement?

Explain your answer.

You should refer to the defeat of the Spanish Armada in the English Channel and your contextual knowledge

'The main reason for building a stately home in the Elizabethan period was to impress.’

How far does a study of Kenilworth Castle support this statement?

Explain your answer.

You should refer to Kenilworth Castle and your contextual knowledge.

‘Religion was the main reason for helping the poor in Elizabethan England.’

How far does a study of Lord Burghley’s almshouse support this statement?

Explain your answer.

You should refer to Lord Burghley’s almshouse and your contextual knowledge.

‘The main reason that Mary, Queen of Scots did not escape while in England was because of where she was imprisoned.’

How far does a study of Sheffield Manor Lodge support this statement?

Explain your answer.

You should refer to Sheffield Manor Lodge and your contextual knowledge