Understanding the Spanish Armada

What was the main goal of King Philip II of Spain?

• (a) To focus on military expansion in Asia.

• (b) To expand Spanish influence and power, particularly through Catholicism.

• (c) To promote trade with England.

• (d) To establish a democratic government in Spain.

How many ships were in the Spanish Armada?

• (a) 130

• (b) 100

• (c) 150

• (d) 200

How many ships did the English have compared to the Spanish?

• (a) The Spanish had about 100 more ships than the English.

• (b) The English had the same number of ships as the Spanish.

• (c) The English had about 70 more ships than the Spanish.

• (d) The Spanish had 50 more ships than the English.

What advantages did the English ships have over the Spanish ships?

• (a) Spanish ships had superior navigation technology.

• (b) English ships had superior speed, maneuverability, and lighter cannons compared to Spanish ships.

• (c) Spanish ships had better armor and larger crew sizes.

• (d) English ships were slower but more heavily armed.

How many large galleons did the Spanish Armada have?

• (a) 22

• (b) 25

• (c) 15

• (d) 40

What was the approximate number of men King Philip II gathered for the Armada?

• (a) 30,000 men

• (b) 10,000 men

• (c) 50,000 men

• (d) 20,000 men

What was the plan for the Spanish Armada in relation to the Duke of Parma?

• (a) The Spanish Armada was to attack Spain directly.

• (b) The Spanish Armada was meant to defend England from invasion.

• (c) The Spanish Armada was to support the Duke of Parma's invasion of England.

• (d) The Spanish Armada was to support the French fleet against England.

What was King Philip II's intention for England?

• (a) To unite England under Catholicism and strengthen Spanish influence.

• (b) To promote Protestantism in England.

• (c) To invade England and conquer its territories.

• (d) To establish a trade alliance with England.

What type of cannons did the English have compared to the Spanish?

• (a) Both the English and Spanish had the same type of cannons.

• (b) The English had heavier, more powerful cannons, while the Spanish had lighter, more mobile cannons.

• (c) The English had lighter, more mobile cannons, while the Spanish had heavier, more powerful cannons.

• (d) The English used only small artillery, while the Spanish relied on siege cannons.

What was the significance of the conflict between Spain and England in the late 1500s?

• (a) It resulted in a lasting peace treaty between Spain and England.

• (b) The conflict signified the decline of Spanish dominance and the rise of England as a major naval power.

• (c) It marked the beginning of the Spanish Empire's expansion in the Americas.

• (d) The conflict had no significant impact on European power dynamics.