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Elizabeth I
1. What’s the word?
Write the word under the pictures.
king
queen
dead
ship
treasure
England
army
heart
stomach
victory
Spain
Scotland
king
2.
What’s the order?
Listen to the story and put the sentences in order.
Elizabeth’s cousin, Mary, was Queen of Scotland. She asked Elizabeth to protect her.
She sent explorers sailing around the world.
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Elizabeth was born in 1533. Her father was King Henry VIII.
Elizabeth was queen for 45 years. She died in 1603, aged 70.
Elizabeth was
afraid of Mary, so she locked her up and later ordered her execution.
She was put in prison in the Tower of London for two months when she was twenty.
In 1588, Spanish ships attacked England. She gave a famous speech to inspire her army.
She became queen in 1558, and the English people liked her.
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3. True or false?
Circle true or false for these sentences.
a.
Elizabeth's father, King Henry VIII, had six wives.
true
false
b.
Elizabeth was very clever.
true
false
c.
Elizabeth became queen after her brother died.
true
false
d.
Elizabeth sent explorers sailing around the world.
true
false
e.
The Spanish Armada won the battle against England.
true
false
f.
Elizabeth helped Mary, Queen of Scotland.
true
false
g.
While Elizabeth was queen, it was a dark age for England.
true
false
h.
James I, Mary's son, became king when Elizabeth died.
true
false
4. Write and draw!
Is
there a famous king, queen or leader of your country?
Write about them
and draw a picture!
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