Circumnavigation, 1577-1580 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did Francis Drake's circumnavigation voyage begin and end?
When did Francis Drake's circumnavigation voyage begin and end?
Dec 1577 to Sept 1580
What was Drake's achievement in terms of circumnavigation?
What was Drake's achievement in terms of circumnavigation?
First Englishman to sail round world
Who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe before Drake?
Who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe before Drake?
Ferdinand Magellan (1519-1522)
What was Drake's primary goal for his voyage?
What was Drake's primary goal for his voyage?
Attack Spanish colonies in Pacific
Why did Drake seek revenge against the Spanish?
Why did Drake seek revenge against the Spanish?
They attacked his fleet at St Juan de Ulúa
What was the name of Drake's ship that completed the circumnavigation?
What was the name of Drake's ship that completed the circumnavigation?
Golden Hind
What territory did Drake claim near San Francisco?
What territory did Drake claim near San Francisco?
Nova Albion
What does 'Nova Albion' mean?
What does 'Nova Albion' mean?
New England
Which regions did Drake's voyage open up for English trade?
Which regions did Drake's voyage open up for English trade?
China, West Africa, and India
How did Drake's voyage benefit England's naval reputation?
How did Drake's voyage benefit England's naval reputation?
Showed England as serious naval force
What honour did Queen Elizabeth I give Drake after his return?
What honour did Queen Elizabeth I give Drake after his return?
She knighted him
What major conflict did Drake's voyage contribute to causing?
What major conflict did Drake's voyage contribute to causing?
Spanish Armada invasion in 1588