Q.1
How were people told of the Armada's arrival?
  • By lighting beacons
  • By men on horseback
  • By sending up flares
  • By sounding warning sirens
Q.2
What destroyed the Armada's close formation?
  • A mutiny by the Spanish sailors
  • A shark attack
  • A tidal wave
  • English fireships
Q.3
As the Armada retreated, over 20 ships were lost off the coast of where?
  • France
  • Ireland
  • Scotland
  • Wales
Q.4
The story goes that Drake was doing what when the Armada was sighted?
  • Having tea with the Queen
  • Playing bowls
  • Practicing archery
  • Washing his hair
Q.5
In her victory speech, Elizabeth claimed to have what?
  • A crush on Francis Drake
  • More power than any other monarch in Europe
  • The courage of a lion
  • The heart and stomach of a king
Q.6
Who eventually commanded the Armada?
  • Duke of Braga-Esposende
  • Duke of Espina-Pravia
  • Duke of Medina-Sidonia
  • Duke of Sada-Carreira
Q.7
As it sailed, the Armada took up what formation?
  • Christmas tree
  • Crescent
  • Linear
  • Square
Q.8
What was the main battle between the two fleets?
  • Battle of Calais
  • Battle of Coulogne
  • Battle of Gravelines
  • Battle of Winchelsea
Q.9
Who lead the Spanish army in the Netherlands?
  • Duke of Alba
  • Duke of Catalonia
  • Duke of Lombardy
  • Duke of Parma
Q.10
Who was commander of the English fleet?
  • Earl of Leicester
  • Lord Howard of Effingham
  • Lord Hugh of Swaffingham
  • Sir Francis Drake
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