Kings and queens
Henry VIII; Elizabeth I September, 7 1533 — March, 24 1603 Sea explorers No one lives very far from the sea in Britain so the sea is very important in British history. Many years ago, the only way to see the world was by boat. Some sailors did exciting things.
Francis Drake (1542-1596)
Match the pictures with the 1 Drake was a sailor at the time of Queen* Elizabeth I. He sailed*
different parts of the text around the world (1577-1580). He was the first English person to do this.
about Drake. 2 Drake sailed to South America and took money and other things back
1 b 2 3 4 to England. The Queen was very happy with the money because England
had money problems at this time. She went onto Drake's boat, the
a Golden* Hind*, and said, 'Now you are Sir Francis Drake.' (Only important
people have 'Sir' before their first name.) Complete the text about Drake and Raleigh with these words. Drake and Raleigh were explorers 1 and they worked for Queen Elizabeth I. They sometimes killed people in wars 2 the Queen liked them. They gave her money 3 she called them 'Sir'. The Queen needed more money at this time 4 England had money problems. 5 Queen Elizabeth died, and James I was king. Everything changed after that. Were Drake and Raleigh good men 6 bad men? What do you think? Alexandrina Victoria; May, 24 1819 — January , 22 1901) Elizabeth II April, 21, 1926 6 февраля 1952 года Royal family