The Spanish Armada and Elizabethan England Quiz

Test your knowledge of naval history with questions about Queen Elizabeth, the defeat of the Armada, and key figures of the era.

#1

Who was the queen of England during the Spanish Armada?

Queen Anne
Queen Mary
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Victoria
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#2

In what year did the Spanish Armada attempt to invade England?

1588
1603
1558
1599
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#3

Which English queen's reign saw the rise of England as a naval power and the defeat of the Armada?

Queen Mary I
Queen Anne
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Victoria
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#4

Who was the commander of the English fleet during the defeat of the Spanish Armada?

Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Thomas More
Sir Isaac Newton
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#5

Which significant event preceded the Spanish Armada's attempted invasion of England?

The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
The death of Queen Elizabeth I
The English Civil War
The Gunpowder Plot
#6

Who was the Spanish king who ordered the construction of the Armada?

Philip II
Charles V
Ferdinand II
Isabella I
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#7

Which country provided significant financial support to England's efforts against the Spanish Armada?

France
Netherlands
Portugal
Sweden
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#8

What was the approximate size of the Spanish Armada in terms of ships?

50 ships
100 ships
150 ships
200 ships
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#9

Who was the English admiral responsible for the sighting and engagement of the Spanish Armada?

Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Francis Drake
Sir John Hawkins
Sir Thomas Howard
#10

What naval tactic did the English use to defeat the Spanish Armada?

Ramming
Boarding
Firing cannons at long range
Using smaller, more maneuverable ships
#11

What was the primary reason for the failure of the Spanish Armada?

Bad weather
English superior naval tactics
Disease among Spanish sailors
Lack of food supplies
#12

Who composed the famous speech delivered by Queen Elizabeth I at Tilbury in 1588?

William Shakespeare
Sir Francis Bacon
Christopher Marlowe
Sir Walter Raleigh
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#13

Which significant battle marked the turning point in the conflict between England and Spain during the Spanish Armada campaign?

Battle of Gravelines
Battle of Lepanto
Battle of Trafalgar
Battle of Cadiz
#14

What was the primary reason for the failure of the Spanish Armada's invasion?

Superior English tactics
Lack of sufficient troops
Unexpected stormy weather
Internal rebellion in Spain
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#15

What type of ships comprised the majority of the Spanish Armada?

Galleons
Frigates
Sloops
Caravels

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