The Spanish Armada, 1588 (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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When did Philip II first think to send an invasion force to England?
When did Philip II first think to send an invasion force to England?
1585
In what year did the Pope excommunicate Elizabeth I?
In what year did the Pope excommunicate Elizabeth I?
1570
What did Philip II want to halt by launching the Armada?
What did Philip II want to halt by launching the Armada?
English privateers attacking Spanish ships
How many powerful cannons did the Spanish treasure fleet galleons carry?
How many powerful cannons did the Spanish treasure fleet galleons carry?
Up to 2,000
How many soldiers were on board the Spanish floating fortresses?
How many soldiers were on board the Spanish floating fortresses?
20,000 soldiers
How many smaller cannons did the English fleet have?
How many smaller cannons did the English fleet have?
200 smaller cannons
Who developed the English galleon?
Who developed the English galleon?
Hawkins
On what date did the Armada finally set sail?
On what date did the Armada finally set sail?
12 July 1588
Where was the Spanish Armada first sighted by the English?
Where was the Spanish Armada first sighted by the English?
Lizard Point in Cornwall
Where did the Armada anchor, expecting to pick up more troops?
Where did the Armada anchor, expecting to pick up more troops?
Near Calais
What did the English deploy that scattered the Spanish fleet?
What did the English deploy that scattered the Spanish fleet?
Fire ships
On what date did English fireships break the Spanish formation?
On what date did English fireships break the Spanish formation?
7 August
What was the outcome of the Battle of Gravelines for Spain?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Gravelines for Spain?
Spain incurred significant damage
What happened to the Spanish fleet on its return journey to Spain?
What happened to the Spanish fleet on its return journey to Spain?
Almost half was destroyed
What was the Armada's strength that became a weakness when disrupted?
What was the Armada's strength that became a weakness when disrupted?
Its crescent formation