The Spanish Armada

The first sighting of the Armada on the English Channel was...

• July 30th

• July 31st

• August 1st

• August 2nd

Which of these was not a reason for the Spanish Armada travelling to England?

• Philip II of Spain was a Catholic

• Elizabeth refused to marry Philip II

• The English were raiding Spanish ships

• The English had agreed to a Catholic Church of England

Who commanded the Spanish fleet?

• The Duke of Medina Sidonia

• The Duke of Burgundy

• The Duke of York

• The Duke of Spain

Which characteristics did the English ships have?

• Light and fast moving

• Heavy and slow

Which brilliant tactic did the English employ that contributed to their success in the Armada?

• Fireships

• Cannon fire

• Crescent formation

Which one of these was a Spanish weakness?

• No accurate maps

• An experienced sailor

• Working cannons

• Their poor formation

What number of Spanish ships returned from England to Spain?

• 67

• 68

• 69

• 70

Which battle occurred of the coast of England, where the English attacked the scattered Armada?

• The Battle of Gravelines

• The Battle of Leftfield

• The Battle of Dover

• The Battle of Brighton

Which factor could the Spanish not control, leading to their defeat?

• The wind

• Their ship formation

• Their soldiers

• Their grappling hook tactic

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