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Elizabeth I reigned 1558–1603, the longest-reigning Tudor monarch (45 years), known as "The Virgin Queen"

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During which period did Elizabeth I reign?

1485–1509

1509–1547

1558–1603

1603–1625

Explanation

Elizabeth I reigned from 1558 to 1603. 1485–1509 was the reign of Henry VII, 1509–1547 was Henry VIII, and 1603–1625 was James I (who followed Elizabeth).

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Why was the American state of Virginia named as such?

It was named after Queen Victoria

It was named after Elizabeth I, the 'Virgin Queen'

It was named after the Virgin Mary

It was named after a local Native American word

Explanation

Virginia was named after Elizabeth I, who was known as the 'Virgin Queen' because she never married. She reigned from 1558 to 1603, ruling for 45 years as the longest-reigning Tudor monarch.