Why did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?

Why did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?

7th Grade

10 Qs

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Why did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?

Why did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?

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7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant design flaw of the Spanish ships?

Made of weak materials

Not enough sailors

Lacked heavy guns

Too large for tactical fighting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were English ships more maneuverable?

Constructed with lighter materials

Smaller size

Powered by steam

Used oars instead of sails

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the 'hell burner' tactic used by the English?

Cannons with explosive shells

Ships set on fire and sent towards the enemy

Underwater mines

Burning arrows

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Medina Sidonia manage after the initial chaos caused by the 'hell burners'?

Retreated back to Spain

Regrouped his fleet

Surrendered to the English

Lost most of his ships

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the battle at close quarters off the coast of the Netherlands?

English victory

Spanish victory

English defeat

Stalemate

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the weather play in the defeat of the Spanish Armada?

Caused Spanish ships to get lost

Damaged English ships

Helped the Spanish escape

Wrecked many Spanish ships

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Elizabeth I's image change after the defeat of the Armada?

Seen as a weaker leader

Regarded as an inspirational leader

Considered indecisive

Viewed as overly aggressive

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