Considering the time in which they lived, what was unique about Queen Elizabeth’s father?
He made sure his daughters were well educated
In “Tilbury Speech,” which of the following lines is meant to quiet a possible objection from the crowd?
“I am come amongst you . . . not for my recreation and disport . . .”
According to Queen Elizabeth I in “Tilbury Speech,” she does not fear treachery among her people because —
she is not a tyrant
Which does Queen Elizabeth I not offer to do for the English people in “Tilbury Speech”?
Give them freedom of religion
What was the state of the nation when Queen Elizabeth took the throne?
It was in a state of bankruptcy and religious discord.
In the phrase, “Ladies, gentlewomen, and other inferior women, but not less worthy,” what does inferior mean?
Of lower social class
According to Bacon, you can feel secure if you make judgements based only on what you have studied.
False
According to Queen Elizabeth I in “Tilbury Speech,” she does not fear treachery among her people because —
a. she is not a tyrant
Considering the time in which they lived, what was unique about Queen Elizabeth’s father?
b. He made sure his daughters were well educated.
Queen Elizabeth is considered to be
a. the greatest monarch.
When Queen Elizabeth I says that she has “the heart and stomach of a king,” she means that —
a. she has the courage and ruthlessness of a man to be worthy of her people’s trust
Which of the following was not written by Queen Elizabeth?
b. plays
What was the state of the nation when Queen Elizabeth took the throne?
c. It was in a state of bankruptcy and religious discord
In the phrase, “Ladies, gentlewomen, and other inferior women, but not less worthy,” what does inferior mean?
a. Of lower social class
In “Tilbury Speech,” which of the following lines is meant to quiet a possible objection from the crowd?
d. “I am come amongst you . . . not for my recreation and disport . . .”
Counselors have advised Queen Elizabeth to —
c. reduce taxes to quell dissent (WRONG)
Which does Queen Elizabeth I not offer to do for the English people in “Tilbury Speech”?
c. Give them freedom of religion
With typical rhetorical finesse, Elizabeth throws a concession to those who regard women as weak while asserting her own power – and, by extension, that of other women. Explain how she does this.
She admits that her body is less strong than a man’s but claims that her courage and spirit are those of a king.
What assumption does Elizabeth hold about the nature of leadership?
Possible responses: that leadership requires sacrifice and selflessness.
Why might Queen Elizabeth compliment her subjects in this way?
to inspire their loyalty; to bolster their confidence and prepare them for battle.
Why did Queen Elizabeth promote the idea of education among all of her subjects?
So that they would all be on the same level of understanding when it came to issues affecting the country.
Who was Queen Mary?
She was Queen Elizabeth’s half-sister that ruled England before Elizabeth.
Who was Queen Mary?
She was Queen Elizabeth’s half-sister that ruled England before Elizabeth.
What assumption does Elizabeth hold about the nature of leadership?
that leadership requires sacrifice and selflessness.
Why did Queen Elizabeth promote the idea of education among all of her subjects?
So that they would all be on the same level of understanding when it came to issues affecting the country.
With typical rhetorical finesse, Elizabeth throws a concession to those who regard women as weak while asserting her own power – and, by extension, that of other women. Explain how she does this.
She admits that her body is less strong than a man’s but claims that her courage and spirit are those of a king.
Why might Queen Elizabeth compliment her subjects in this way?
Possible responses: to inspire their loyalty; to bolster their confidence and prepare them for battle.
Which of the following was not written by Queen Elizabeth?
plays
According to Queen Elizabeth I in “Tilbury Speech,” she does not fear treachery among her people because —
she is not a tyrant
Considering the time in which they lived, what was unique about Queen Elizabeth’s father?
He made sure his daughters were well educated.
When Queen Elizabeth I says that she has “the heart and stomach of a king,” she means that —
she has the courage and ruthlessness of a man to be worthy of her people’s trust
Queen Elizabeth is considered to be
the greatest monarch.
Which does Queen Elizabeth I not offer to do for the English people in “Tilbury Speech”?
Give them freedom of religion
In the phrase, “Ladies, gentlewomen, and other inferior women, but not less worthy,” what does inferior mean?
Of lower social class
In “Tilbury Speech,” which of the following lines is meant to quiet a possible objection from the crowd?
“I am come amongst you . . . not for my recreation and disport . . .”
Counselors have advised Queen Elizabeth to —
—
What was the state of the nation when Queen Elizabeth took the throne?
It was in a state of bankruptcy and religious discord.
