Armada 2 Flashcards
Who set fire to Spanish ships before they had even set off?
Sir Francis Drake
Who was appointed to command the Armada?
The Duke of Medina Sidonia
Where did Sir Francis Drake set fire to the Armada’s ships before they set sail?
Cadiz, Spain
From which port and which country did the Armada finally set sail?
Lisbon, Portugal
Storms hit the Armada after they set off from Lisbon. Where did they put in for repairs?
Corunna
From which point in England was the Armada first spotted?
Lizard Point, Cornwall
How did the English warn the rest of the country that the Armada had arrived?
By lighting beacons
What was Sir Francis Drake doing when he was told of the arrival of the Armada?
Playing bowls
Where was Sir Francis Drake playing bowls?
Plymouth, Devon
What did Sir Francis Drake say when he was told of the arrival of the Armada?
He said he would finish his game of bowls first
In what formation did the Armada sail?
A crescent shape
What tactics did the English fleet use?
Hit and run
Who were the Armada hoping to meet up with extra soldiers?
The Duke of Parma
Why were the Armada not able to meet up with the Duke of Parma?
He had not arrived and the water was too shallow anyway
Where did the Armada anchor to wait for the Duke of Parma?
Calais, France
