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WorksheetsThe Spanish Armada
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The first sighting of the Armada on the English Channel was...
July 30th
July 31st
August 1st
August 2nd
Which of these was not a reason for the Spanish Armada travelling to England?
Philip II of Spain was a Catholic
Elizabeth refused to marry Philip II
The English were raiding Spanish ships
The English had agreed to a Catholic Church of England
Who commanded the Spanish fleet?
The Duke of Medina Sidonia
The Duke of Burgundy
The Duke of York
The Duke of Spain
Which characteristics did the English ships have?
Light and fast moving
Heavy and slow
Which brilliant tactic did the English employ that contributed to their success in the Armada?
Fireships
Cannon fire
Crescent formation
Which one of these was a Spanish weakness?
No accurate maps
An experienced sailor
Working cannons
Their poor formation
What number of Spanish ships returned from England to Spain?
67
68
69
70
Which battle occurred of the coast of England, where the English attacked the scattered Armada?
The Battle of Gravelines
The Battle of Leftfield
The Battle of Dover
The Battle of Brighton
Which factor could the Spanish not control, leading to their defeat?
The wind
Their ship formation
Their soldiers
Their grappling hook tactic
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