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1. Religion played a pivotal part in Elizabethan life. Protestants, Catholics, Puritans, and other religious groups jostled for power and survival in uncertain times. In 1559, an Act of Parliament was passed which determined the 'supreme governor' of all things spiritual. Who was it?
2. Which country believed it had an 'Invincible Armada' before 1588?
3. Which of the following disciplines most fascinated Elizabeth?
4. Which work did Edmund Spenser author?
5. In Marlowe's play, what was the name of the Jew of Malta?
6. Which of these Kings was the subject of a play by Marlowe?
7. Which relative did Elizabeth I have executed?
8. Which of the following was Elizabeth known as?
9. Who issued an interdict against Elizabeth?
10. Everyone in Elizabethan England was born into a social class. Peasants were the unluckiest of the lot: they were denied basic comforts, security, and even the chance to dress well. Yep, the Statutes of Apparel outlined the clothes one could legally wear based on rank. Which of the following could the poor wear?
11. What was the nickname of Mary I?
12. One of Marlowe's earliest published works was his translation of the epic poem 'Pharsalia', written by which Roman poet?
13. In what year did England and Spain fight a famous sea battle?
14. Marriage was a social obligation, and for many families a topic of obsession. Betrothals were often arranged by parents, especially for the high-class. What criterion was considered the least important in deciding upon a suitable match?
15. What are the beginning and ending dates of the Elizabethan era?
16. What type of non-rhymed poetry did Christopher Marlowe pioneer?
17. Christopher Marlowe was England's first official Poet Laureate.
18. Elizabethans had many occupational choices. One could become an apothecary, clerk, physician, or even court jester. Though there seemed to be a myriad of careers to choose from, most people still ended up being very poor. In order to survive, what illegal activity did a large number of citizens pursue?
19. Which of the following is a ceremony in which a sovereign is officially crowned?
20. How many years of happiness was Dr Faustus promised by the Devil?
21. Who succeeded Elizabeth I?
22. What was a favorite entertainment in Elizabeth's court?
23. Which language did young Elizabeth learn in secret?
24. Who was Edmund Spenser's patron?
25. The complex ranking system that Elizabethans believed ordered every single thing in the universe was known as:

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