Discover the Spanish Armada

What was the Spanish Armada?

• A group of Spanish explorers

• A large fleet of Spanish ships sent to invade England

• A Spanish festival

• A type of Spanish food

In which year did the Spanish Armada try to invade England?

• 1492

• 1588

• 1666

• 1776

Who was the Queen of England when the Spanish Armada attacked?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Mary I

• Queen Anne

Who was the King of Spain who sent the Armada?

• King Ferdinand

• King Charles I

• King Philip II

• King Henry VIII

What was one reason King Philip II sent the Armada to England?

• To find new land

• To stop English pirates

• To help England

• To trade goods

What happened to the Spanish Armada after the battle with the English navy?

• They won and took over England

• They were defeated and many ships were lost

• They became friends with the English

• They landed safely in Scotland

Which famous English sailor helped defeat the Spanish Armada?

• Sir Francis Drake

• Christopher Columbus

• Sir Isaac Newton

• William Shakespeare

What did the English use to break up the Spanish ships during the battle?

• Fire ships

• Submarines

• Hot air balloons

• Catapults

What kind of weather helped the English defeat the Armada?

• Hot and sunny

• Calm and clear

• Stormy and windy

• Snowy and cold

What was the result of the defeat of the Spanish Armada for England?

• England became weaker

• England became stronger and more confident

• England lost its navy

• England became part of Spain