Anglo-Spanish Tension Quiz

What was a major reason for England's merchants to look for new markets during Elizabeth's reign?

• Lack of resources in England

• Huge profits in the New World

• Political alliances

• Religious freedom

Which country controlled most of the New World during Elizabeth's reign?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• Netherlands

What was required to trade in the lands controlled by Spain?

• A passport

• A license from Spain

• A letter of recommendation

• A trade agreement

Who was Francis Drake?

• A Spanish explorer

• An English merchant and privateer

• A French diplomat

• A Dutch sailor

What did Francis Drake steal from the Spanish colony of Panama?

• £20,000 worth of gold

• £40,000 worth of Spanish silver

• £60,000 worth of jewels

• £80,000 worth of spices

What significant achievement did Francis Drake accomplish in 1577?

• Discovered a new continent

• Circumnavigated the globe

• Established a new colony

• Signed a peace treaty

What did Francis Drake name the part of North California he claimed?

• New England

• Novia Albion

• New Spain

• Albion Nova

How much Spanish treasure did Francis Drake return with?

• £100,000

• £200,000

• £300,000

• £400,000

What was a major source of conflict in Europe during this period?

• Economic policies

• Religious differences

• Territorial disputes

• Language barriers

What did Catholics view Protestantism as?

• A new opportunity

• Something to be embraced

• Something that needed to be stamped out

• A minor issue