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The reign of Elizabeth I (1558–1603) was a transformative period for England, marked by the 1588 defeat of the Spanish Armada and significant global exploration. Which of the following correctly identifies the monarch Elizabeth I succeeded to the throne and the famous explorer who led the first English circumnavigation of the globe?

  1. Mary I and Sir Francis DrakeAnswer
  2. B
    Edward VI and Sir Francis Drake
  3. C
    Mary I and Sir Walter Raleigh
  4. D
    Henry VIII and Sir Walter Raleigh

Answer

The correct answer identifies Mary I as the predecessor Elizabeth I succeeded and Sir Francis Drake as the leader of the first English circumnavigation.
The correct answer accurately states that Elizabeth I succeeded Mary I, her half-sister, in 1558. It also correctly identifies Sir Francis Drake as the commander of the Golden Hind, the ship used for the first English circumnavigation of the world between 1577 and 1580. Drake later served as a commander during the 1588 defeat of the Spanish Armada.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the Tudor succession sequence.
Henry VIII was succeeded by Edward VI, then Mary I, then Elizabeth I.
Elizabeth I ascended the throne in 1558 after the death of her half-sister, Mary I.
2
Identify the key maritime figure of the era.
Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe (1577–1580).
Drake's voyage was a milestone in English maritime history, predating his role in the 1588 Armada.
3
Select the option that matches both historical facts.
Mary I and Sir Francis Drake.
This pair accurately reflects both the political succession and the specific exploration achievement requested.

Key Concept

Tudor Succession and Elizabethan Exploration
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Elizabeth I, Exploration and the Armada

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