- 1. How many ships were part of the original fleet led by Sir Francis Drake?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Five
D) Ten
- 2. Which country did Sir Francis Drake represent during his voyage?
A) France
B) Portugal
C) England
D) Spain
- 3. Which strait did Sir Francis Drake navigate to pass from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean?
A) Strait of Magellan
B) Bering Strait
C) Cook Strait
D) Strait of Gibraltar
- 4. What was the nickname given to Sir Francis Drake by the Spanish?
A) Sir Golden
B) El Draque
C) Captain Venture
D) The Explorer
- 5. What valuable treasures did Sir Francis Drake capture during his voyage?
A) South American coffee
B) African diamonds
C) Spanish silver and gold
D) Chinese silk
- 6. Which city served as the starting point for Sir Francis Drake's voyage?
A) Bristol
B) Plymouth
C) London
D) Liverpool
- 7. Which explorer inspired Sir Francis Drake's ambition to circumnavigate the globe?
A) Cook
B) Magellan
C) Cartier
D) Columbus
- 8. Who was the monarch of England when Sir Francis Drake began his voyage?
A) King Charles I
B) King James I
C) King Henry VIII
D) Queen Elizabeth I
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