The defeat of the Spanish Armada (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many ships made up the Spanish Armada of 1588?
How many ships made up the Spanish Armada of 1588?
Approximately 130 ships
On what date did English lookouts first spot the Spanish fleet?
On what date did English lookouts first spot the Spanish fleet?
29 July 1588
What happened at the Battle of Plymouth on 31 July 1588?
What happened at the Battle of Plymouth on 31 July 1588?
Two Spanish ships were captured
Which two commanders failed to coordinate their forces effectively?
Which two commanders failed to coordinate their forces effectively?
Duke of Parma & Duke of Medina-Sidonia
Which port did Dutch rebels control, preventing Spanish forces from docking?
Which port did Dutch rebels control, preventing Spanish forces from docking?
Ostend
How long had the Spanish fleet been at sea by early August?
How long had the Spanish fleet been at sea by early August?
Ten weeks
What advantage did English cannons have over Spanish ones?
What advantage did English cannons have over Spanish ones?
They were mounted on more mobile carriages
On what date was the decisive Battle of Gravelines fought?
On what date was the decisive Battle of Gravelines fought?
8 August 1588
What did Spanish captains do when fireships drifted towards their fleet?
What did Spanish captains do when fireships drifted towards their fleet?
They cut their anchor cables & drifted
What type of winds struck the retreating Spanish fleet?
What type of winds struck the retreating Spanish fleet?
Gale-force winds
What status did England gain after defeating the Spanish Armada?
What status did England gain after defeating the Spanish Armada?
A major naval power
What did the victory prove about Protestant England?
What did the victory prove about Protestant England?
It could defend itself vs Catholic powers