The Spanish Armada: A Test of England's Strength

Question 1

What was the result of Spain's defeat?

Accepted Answer

Spain's power declined and England's power grew

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Spain became a more powerful country

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England became a weaker country

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There was no change in power

Question 2

Which battle was the turning point of the war?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Gravelines

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Battle of the Isle of Wight

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Battle of the Portland Bill

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Battle of Cape Clear

Question 3

Which of the following was NOT an impact of the Spanish Armada on England?

Accepted Answer

Weakened the power of the monarchy

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Increased national pride

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Economic growth

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Growing fear of Spain

Question 4

Why did Spain send the Spanish Armada to invade England?

Accepted Answer

To conquer England and convert it to Catholicism

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To claim the English throne for Spain

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To punish England for supporting the Dutch Revolt

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To avenge the English pirate raids on Spanish ships

Question 5

Who was the Queen of England during the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Anne

Question 6

What was the impact of the Spanish Armada on England?

Accepted Answer

It marked the beginning of England's naval dominance

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It weakened England's economy and led to social unrest

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It had little lasting impact on England

Question 7

Who was the Spanish commander of the Armada?

Accepted Answer

Duke of Medina Sidonia

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Sir Francis Drake

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Lord Howard of Effingham

Question 8

Who was the English Queen during the time of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Victoria

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Anne

Question 9

What was the English government's goal in responding to the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

To protect England and defeat the Armada

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To invade Spain

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To make peace with Spain

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To form an alliance with France against Spain

Question 10

How did the Spanish Armada affect Europe's balance of power?

Accepted Answer

Spain became weaker and England became stronger

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Spain became stronger and England became weaker

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The balance of power was not affected

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France became the dominant power

Question 11

Who was the English spy who gave England valuable information about the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Francis Walsingham

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William Shakespeare

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Christopher Marlowe

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John Dee

Question 12

When did the Spanish Armada sail from Spain?

Accepted Answer

1588

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1587

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1589

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1590

Question 13

Who was the King of Spain who sent the Armada?

Accepted Answer

Philip II

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Philip III

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Charles V

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Ferdinand II

Question 14

Who was the English monarch during the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

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King James I

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King Henry VIII

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King William the Conqueror

Question 15

What was the primary reason for Spain's invasion of England?

Accepted Answer

To depose Queen Elizabeth and establish a Catholic ruler

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To gain control of the English Channel

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To prevent England from supporting the Dutch rebellion

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To establish a Spanish colony in America

Question 16

Which of these was NOT a major battle during the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Lepanto

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Battle of Gravelines

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Battle of Cadiz

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Battle of the Isle of Wight

Question 17

What was the primary goal of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

To conquer England

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To invade Scotland

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To dominate the Mediterranean Sea

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To capture Dutch colonies in Asia

Question 18

Who was the Spanish commander who led the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Duke of Medina Sidonia

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Duke of Alba

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Hernando Cortes

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Christopher Columbus

Question 19

True or False: The Spanish Armada was a complete success for Spain.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 20

Who was England's Queen during the time of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Victoria

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Anne

Question 21

Which Spanish king sent the Armada to invade England?

Accepted Answer

Philip II

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Charles V

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Ferdinand II of Aragon

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Isabella I of Castile

Question 22

Which type of ship was NOT part of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Frigate

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Galleon

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Carrack

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Pinnace

Question 23

Who was the Queen of England during the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Mary I

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Queen Anne

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Queen Victoria

Question 24

Who led the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Duke of Medina Sidonia

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Sir Francis Drake

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Lord Charles Howard

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Christopher Columbus

Question 25

What was the impact on Spain's power after the Spanish Armada was defeated?

Accepted Answer

Spain's power weakened.

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Spain's power increased.

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Spain's power remained unchanged.

Question 26

In what year did the Spanish Armada take place?

Accepted Answer

1588

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1608

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1578

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1598

Question 27

Who was Queen of England during the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Victoria

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Anne

Question 28

What was the main purpose of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

To invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth

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To trade with the English

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To explore the New World

Question 29

Which of the following was a weakness of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Lack of maneuverability

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Favorable weather conditions

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Advanced cannons

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Experienced sailors

Question 30

What was the outcome of the Battle of Gravelines?

Accepted Answer

A major defeat for the Spanish

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A victory for the Spanish

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The battle was canceled due to bad weather

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A stalemate

Question 31

What was the impact of the defeat of the Spanish Armada on England?

Accepted Answer

It strengthened England's power and prestige

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It caused England to lose control of Ireland

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It led to widespread poverty and famine in England

Question 32

What was the long-term significance of the defeat of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

It marked the decline of Spanish naval power and the rise of England as a major sea power

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It sparked a series of wars between England and France

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It led to a permanent alliance between England and Spain

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It had no lasting impact on European history

Question 33

Who was the female King of England when the Spanish Armada attacked?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Charles I

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James I

Question 34

In what year did the Spanish Armada sail towards England?

Accepted Answer

1588

Answer

1590

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1589

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1587

Question 35

What was the main goal of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

To invade and conquer England

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To defend Spain from English attacks

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To explore new lands

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To trade with England

Question 36

Who was the commander of the victorious English fleet?

Accepted Answer

Lord Howard of Effingham

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Lord Nelson

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Admiral Blake

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Sir Francis Drake

Question 37

What was the major consequence of the Spanish Armada's defeat?

Accepted Answer

It ended Spain's dominance at sea and marked England's rise as a powerful nation.

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It had little impact on the balance of power in Europe.

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It led to a lasting peace between England and Spain.

Question 38

Who led the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Duke of Medina Sidonia

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Francisco Pizarro

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Vasco da Gama

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Hernán Cortés

Question 39

What was the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

A huge fleet of Spanish ships sent to conquer England.

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A type of fast Spanish warship.

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A group of Spanish explorers searching for new lands.

Question 40

When did the Spanish Armada set sail to attack England?

Accepted Answer

In the year 1588.

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In the year 1509.

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In the year 1492.

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In the year 1605.

Question 41

Who was the Queen of England during the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I.

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King James I.

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Queen Victoria.

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King Henry VIII.

Question 42

Why did King Philip II of Spain want to attack England?

Accepted Answer

He wanted to make England a Catholic country again.

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He wanted to steal all the gold from England.

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He wanted to make his son the King of England.

Question 43

What happened to the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

England won a big victory.

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The battle ended with no clear winner.

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England and Spain became friends.

Answer

Spain won a big victory.

Question 44

Why is the Spanish Armada an important event in history?

Accepted Answer

It changed the balance of power in Europe.

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It led to the discovery of America.

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It started a big war between England and France.