The Spanish Armarda Flashcards
What year did the Spanish Armada set sail?
1588
True or False: The Spanish Armada was sent to invade England.
True
Who was the leader of the Spanish Armada?
Duke of Medina Sidonia
Fill in the blank: The Spanish Armada was a fleet of _____ ships.
130
What was the primary goal of the Spanish Armada?
To overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and restore Catholicism in England.
Which country was the main rival of Spain during the Armada’s campaign?
England
Multiple Choice: What was one major factor that contributed to the defeat of the Spanish Armada? A) Poor weather B) Strong Spanish leadership C) Lack of naval forces
A) Poor weather
What was the name of the English naval commander who played a key role in defeating the Armada?
Sir Francis Drake
True or False: The Spanish Armada consisted mainly of warships.
True
What type of ship was primarily used by the Spanish Armada?
Galleons
Fill in the blank: The battle tactics of the English involved using _____ to outmaneuver the Spanish ships.
smaller, faster ships
What was the outcome of the Spanish Armada’s attempt to invade England?
The Armada was defeated.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Spanish Armada’s failure? A) Superior English tactics B) The Spanish ships were poorly constructed C) The weather conditions
B) The Spanish ships were poorly constructed
Where did the final battle of the Spanish Armada take place?
Off the coast of Gravelines, France
True or False: The defeat of the Spanish Armada marked the beginning of the decline of Spanish naval power.
True
What was the long-term impact of the Spanish Armada’s defeat on European politics?
It established England as a major naval power.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish Armada was part of a larger conflict known as the _____ War.
Anglo-Spanish
Who was the Queen of England during the Spanish Armada’s attempt to invade?
Queen Elizabeth I
Multiple Choice: Which naval strategy did the English use against the Armada? A) Blockade B) Hit-and-run tactics C) Ramming
B) Hit-and-run tactics
What was a significant technological advantage of the English fleet?
The use of cannons on smaller ships.
True or False: The Spanish Armada was completely destroyed.
False
Fill in the blank: The Spanish Armada lost approximately _____ ships during the campaign.
half
What was the main religious conflict associated with the Spanish Armada?
Protestantism vs. Catholicism
Multiple Choice: Who was the Spanish King that ordered the Armada’s preparation? A) Philip II B) Charles V C) Ferdinand I
A) Philip II
