Exam Questions: Early Elizabethan England (Edexcel GCSE History): Exam Questions

Exam code: 1HI0

3 hours18 questions
1
16 marks

‘The effective use of naval tactics was the main reason for the English victory over the Spanish Armada.’ 

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

You may use the following in your answer: 

  • fire ships 

  • bad weather 

You must also use information of your own.

2
16 marks

 ‘The attitude of the Papacy was the main reason why Catholic opposition to Elizabeth increased in the years 1559-88.’ 

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

You may use the following in your answer: 

  • excommunication

  • Mary, Queen of Scots

You must also use information of your own.

3
16 marks

‘There was little change in education in Early Elizabethan England.’ 

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

You may use the following in your answer: 

  • education for girls

  • petty schools

You must also use information of your own.

4
16 marks

‘The leisure activities of the rich and the leisure activities of the poor in early Elizabethan England were very similar.’ 

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

You may use the following in your answer: 

  • the theatre

  • football

You must also use information of your own.

5
16 marks

‘The problem of Elizabeth’s legitimacy was the main problem she faced when she became queen in 1558.’ 

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

You may use the following in your answer: 

  • Anne Boleyn

  • royal finances

You must also use information of your own.

6
16 marks

‘New technology was the main reason why exploration by the English increased in the years 1558-88.’ 

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

You may use the following in your answer: 

  • navigational instruments

  • Sir Francis Drake

You must also use information of your own.