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