The history of Castillo San Marcos

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Saint Augustine considered strategically important by the Spanish?
It was a major trading hub.
It had rich mineral resources.
It protected the Spanish treasure fleets.
It was a religious center.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material was used to construct the Castillo de San Marcos, and why was it effective?
Sandstone, for its aesthetic appeal.
Coquina, for its ability to absorb cannon fire.
Limestone, due to its hardness.
Granite, because it was abundant.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following battles did the Castillo de San Marcos withstand?
The Siege of 1702 by the British from Charleston.
The Battle of New Orleans.
The Siege of 1812 by Americans from Georgia.
The Battle of Bunker Hill.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Castillo's bastions in its design?
They provided storage space for supplies.
They allowed for interlocking fields of fire.
They were used as living quarters.
They served as lookout towers.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many cannons could the Castillo de San Marcos accommodate, and what was the standard load of gunpowder?
30 cannons, with a quarter load of gunpowder.
70 cannons, with half the weight of the cannonball in gunpowder.
50 cannons, with a full load of gunpowder.
100 cannons, with double the weight of the cannonball in gunpowder.
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