17. GCSE History Elizabeth I: Drake and Cadiz

In which year was Francis Drakes attack on the Spanish port of Cadiz?

• 1558

• 1587

• 1588

Francis Drake's attack on the Spanish port of Cadiz came one year before which key event?

• The invasion of the Spanish Armada

• The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

• The Religious Settlement

Over three days, how many Spanish ships did Drake and his men destroy at Cadiz?

• 3

• 13

• 30

• 300

How many days did it take Francis Drake to destroy 30 Spanish ships at Cadiz in 1587?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The attack on the Spanish ships at Cadiz in 1587 was known as the 'Singeing of the King of Spain's.......'

• Legs

• Beard

• Hair

• Arms

As a result of Drakes attack on the Spanish port of Cadiz, the building of the Spanish armada was put back by how long?

• 4 months

• 1 year

• 4 weeks

• 5 years

Cadiz was a port along the south coast of which country?

• Italy

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

Elizabeth gave permission for Francis Drake to attack Spanish ships and the port of Cadiz. True or false?

• True

• False

How did the attack on Cadiz by Francis Drake make the Spanish feel? Pick two

• Relieved

• Angered

• Humiliated

• Liberated

After carrying out the attack on the port of Cadiz, Francis Drake spent the next few weeks attacking other ports along the coast of where?

• Portugal

• France

• Italy