Spanish Armada Quiz

Who was the king of Spain during the time of the Spanish Armada?

• King Ferdinand

• King Charles V

• King Philip II

• King Philip III

What event was the final straw that led to the Spanish invasion of England?

• England settling in the New World

• The assassination of Mary, Queen of Scots

• The English blockade of Spanish ports

• The Jesuits invading Spain

What Englishman attacked the Spanish fleet in Cadiz which delayed the departure of the Armada?

• Henry Hudson

• Francis Drake

• William of Orange

• Christopher Columbus

What were Galleon, Galleys and Galleasses?

• Types of guns

• Types of horses

• Types of soldiers

• Types of ships

What was considered an essential advantage for the English?

• Stronger infantry

• Faster, more maneuverable ships.

• Superior cavalry
• Advanced artillery

What made the participation of the Parma's infantry impossible?

• English and Dutch Blockade

• Difficult terrain and weather conditions
• Lack of training and discipline
• They switched sides.

What was the result of the English fire ship attack?

• The Spanish Armada was completely destroyed

• The Spanish Armada successfully landed in England

• The English fleet was defeated

• The Spanish fleet was scattered in confusion

How did Queen Elizabeth I react to the Spanish Armada?

• She ignored the threat and continued her royal duties.
• She fled to Austria

• She ordered a naval retreat without any resistance.
• Queen Elizabeth I rallied her troops and delivered a motivational speech to inspire defense against the Spanish Armada.

What was the main reason for the failure of the Spanish Armada?

• Superior English tactics

• Bad weather

• Lack of supplies

• All of the above

What was the impact of the Spanish Armada on the world?

• Led to the decline of Spanish power and the rise of England, impacting global trade, colonization, and religious dynamics.

• Led to the unification of European nations against England.

• Strengthened Spain's dominance in Europe.

• The defeat of the Armada had no significant impact on global politics.