Sir Francis Drake Quiz

Where was Sir Francis Drake from?

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

Why was Sir Francis Drake sent to America in 1585?

• To attack Spanish settlements

• To establish British colonies

• To explore new lands

• To trade with Native Americans

How many ships did Sir Francis Drake sail to America with?

• 40

• 30

• 50

• 20

Which important Spanish settlement did Sir Francis Drake attack in Florida?

• Tampa

• Miami

• St. Augustine

• Orlando

What did Sir Francis Drake and his soldiers do to St. Augustine?

• Made peace with the Spanish settlers

• Burned crops and caused major damage

• Built a fort

• Established a trading post

Why did Sir Francis Drake not burn a neighboring Timucuan village?

• He wanted to make peace with the Timucuans

• He thought the Timucuans might help the British settle the fort

• He didn't have enough soldiers to attack the village

• He was afraid of the native Floridians

What did the people of St. Augustine do after Drake and his crew sailed away?

• Fled to the woods

• Rebuilt the damaged parts of the fort

• Surrendered to the British

• Attacked the British ships

What is the name of the fort that still stands today as a symbol of perseverance?

• Fort Mose

• Fort Matanzas

• Fort Castillo de San Marcos

• Fort San Juan

How did Sir Francis Drake die?

• In a duel with a fellow soldier

• In a shipwreck

• From a tropical disease

• In a battle with the Spanish settlers

What did Queen Elizabeth I do to recognize Sir Francis Drake's success?

• Gave him a large estate

• Knighted him

• Made him a governor of a colony

• Gave him a title of nobility