Mary Queen of Scots, the Armada and war with Spain (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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At what age did Mary become Queen of Scotland?
At what age did Mary become Queen of Scotland?
6 days old
In which year did Mary marry Francis II, King of France?
In which year did Mary marry Francis II, King of France?
1558
When did Mary return to Scotland after Francis II's death?
When did Mary return to Scotland after Francis II's death?
1561
Why did Mary marry Lord Darnley in 1565?
Why did Mary marry Lord Darnley in 1565?
To strengthen the Stuart claim
On what date was Mary, Queen of Scots, executed?
On what date was Mary, Queen of Scots, executed?
8 Feb 1587
How did Elizabeth punish Cecil after Mary's execution?
How did Elizabeth punish Cecil after Mary's execution?
Banished him for 6 months
What triggered Spain to launch an invasion of England in 1588?
What triggered Spain to launch an invasion of England in 1588?
Mary's execution in 1587
What was the Duke of Medina Sidonia's main weakness as Spanish commander?
What was the Duke of Medina Sidonia's main weakness as Spanish commander?
He had no naval experience
What key advantage did English galleons have over Spanish ships?
What key advantage did English galleons have over Spanish ships?
Faster & more manoeuvrable
When did the Spanish Armada first attempt to leave Lisbon?
When did the Spanish Armada first attempt to leave Lisbon?
28 May 1588
On what date did English fire ships break the Spanish formation?
On what date did English fire ships break the Spanish formation?
7 Aug 1588
What proportion of the Spanish fleet was destroyed by the time they returned to Spain?
What proportion of the Spanish fleet was destroyed by the time they returned to Spain?
Almost half