Relations with Spain

Question 1

When did the war with France end?

Answer 1

1559

Question 2

What countries did Philip II rule in Europe?

Answer 2

Spain, the Netherlands, and parts of Italy

Question 3

When did Philip II become the king of Portugal?

Answer 3

1581

Question 4

Philip II religious beliefs:

Answer 4

He was a devout Catholic and disliked the Elizabethan religious settlement in 1559

Question 5

When did Elizabeth sieze Spanish ships loaded with gold bullion which took refuge in English ports to escape bad weather? How did Philip II react?

Answer 5

1568- he was enraged

Question 6

How was trade with Spains colonies in North and South America? On what condition could foreigners trade with them?

Answer 6

Very profitable, they could only trade if they had a license

Question 7

What did Elizabeth encourage privateers to do?

Answer 7

Trade illegally with Spanish colonies, raid Spanish ships and attack the treasure fleets carrying gold and silver from Americas to Spain.

Question 8

Why could Elizabeth deny any accountability for the privateers crimes?

Answer 8

Because they were supposedly independent

Question 9

What was Elizabeth’s main source of income in 1580?

Answer 9

The treasure she received from Francis Drake.