Revision Cards: The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603

These fun and interactive revision cards have been designed to be used with GCSE History courses covering the The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603. The cover the following topics:

• Queen, Government and Religion 1558 -69
• Challenges to Elizabeth at Home and Abroad 1569 - 1588
• Education and Leisure
• Age of Exploration
• The problem of the poor

When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a fully editable document in microsoft publisher, that has also been uploaded as a PDF. When printed off you will have 6 pages of revision cards and their sample answers. If printed off in publisher on back to back, the answers will be on the reverse of the questions. In total there are 14 revision cards, which can be cut out and kept together as a pack of cards for students to either test themselves, each other or with their friends and relatives.

Each card asks the students to describe two features of a topic, the reverse side contains two potential answers. Which could be used for revision or to test the student. Please see the preview for more information.

The aims and objectives of this resource are:

Identify Key Features: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and describe two key features of significant topics within The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603, as outlined on the revision cards.

Apply Knowledge: Students will demonstrate their understanding by formulating two potential answers to the prompts on each revision card, showcasing their ability to recall and apply historical information effectively.

Engage in Interactive Revision: Through the use of the revision cards, students will actively participate in self-assessment, peer collaboration, and family-friendly quizzes to reinforce their learning and test their comprehension of the material.

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