Question
How did Elizabeth I promote an English empire?
Responses
She hired Christopher Columbus.
She hired Christopher Columbus.
She sponsored English exploration.
She sponsored English exploration.
She opened a school for navigators.
She opened a school for navigators.
She financed the Virginia Company.
Responses
She hired Christopher Columbus.
She hired Christopher Columbus.
She sponsored English exploration.
She sponsored English exploration.
She opened a school for navigators.
She opened a school for navigators.
She financed the Virginia Company.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Elizabeth I promoted an English empire primarily by **sponsoring English exploration** and by **financing the Virginia Company**.
While Christopher Columbus is often associated with the Age of Discovery, he sailed on behalf of Spain and did not have a role in English exploration. Elizabeth I did not open a school for navigators, but her support for exploration was crucial in promoting the establishment of colonies and expanding English influence overseas.
So, the two correct responses would be:
1. **She sponsored English exploration.**
2. **She financed the Virginia Company.**
While Christopher Columbus is often associated with the Age of Discovery, he sailed on behalf of Spain and did not have a role in English exploration. Elizabeth I did not open a school for navigators, but her support for exploration was crucial in promoting the establishment of colonies and expanding English influence overseas.
So, the two correct responses would be:
1. **She sponsored English exploration.**
2. **She financed the Virginia Company.**