The wider world (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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How long could it take for Far Eastern goods to reach Europe by overland transport?
How long could it take for Far Eastern goods to reach Europe by overland transport?
Up to three years
What did the astrolabe help ships to do?
What did the astrolabe help ships to do?
Accurately plot their position
What were privateers?
What were privateers?
Privately owned ships that robbed Spanish ships
Why did Elizabeth want to expand England's overseas territory?
Why did Elizabeth want to expand England's overseas territory?
To strengthen naval power and find new markets
What years did Admiral John Hawkins live?
What years did Admiral John Hawkins live?
1532-1595
How many slaves did Hawkins hijack on his first voyage?
How many slaves did Hawkins hijack on his first voyage?
301 slaves
What profit did Hawkins make on his second voyage?
What profit did Hawkins make on his second voyage?
60% profit
When was Hawkins appointed Treasurer of the Royal Navy?
When was Hawkins appointed Treasurer of the Royal Navy?
1578
What plot did Hawkins pretend to be part of for counter-espionage?
What plot did Hawkins pretend to be part of for counter-espionage?
Ridolfi plot
What achievement did Drake accomplish in his 1577-1580 voyage?
What achievement did Drake accomplish in his 1577-1580 voyage?
First English sailor to circumnavigate globe
How much Spanish treasure did Drake capture in today's money during his circumnavigation?
How much Spanish treasure did Drake capture in today's money during his circumnavigation?
Nearly £200 million
Why did Raleigh name the North American region 'Virginia'?
Why did Raleigh name the North American region 'Virginia'?
In reference to the 'Virgin Queen'
In what year was the Roanoke Colony established?
In what year was the Roanoke Colony established?
1585
When was the Muscovy Company founded?
When was the Muscovy Company founded?
1555
What goods did the East India Company trade?
What goods did the East India Company trade?
Silk, cotton, spices, tea