- 1. In which century did Sir Francis Drake circumnavigate the globe?
A) 17th century
B) 18th century
C) 16th century
D) 15th century
- 2. What was the name of Sir Francis Drake's ship on his circumnavigation voyage?
A) Endeavour
B) Victoria
C) Santa Maria
D) Golden Hind
- 3. Which ocean did Sir Francis Drake primarily sail through during his circumnavigation?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
- 4. Which country did Sir Francis Drake set sail from to begin his circumnavigation?
A) Portugal
B) England
C) France
D) Spain
- 5. During his voyage, Sir Francis Drake raided Spanish settlements in which region of the world?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Asia
D) North America
- 6. Where did Sir Francis Drake finally land after completing his circumnavigation?
A) Lisbon, Portugal
B) Plymouth, England
C) Dublin, Ireland
D) Cadiz, Spain
- 7. What role did Sir Francis Drake play in the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
A) Navigator
B) Vice Admiral
C) Captain
D) Cook
- 8. Who was the monarch of England during Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation?
A) Queen Mary I
B) Queen Elizabeth I
C) King Henry VIII
D) King James I
- 9. Which year did Sir Francis Drake set sail on his circumnavigation voyage?
A) 1688
B) 1620
C) 1577
D) 1503
- 10. Where did Sir Francis Drake die?
A) Lisbon, Portugal
B) Portobelo, Panama
C) Cadiz, Spain
D) Plymouth, England
- 11. How many ships did Sir Francis Drake have in his fleet when he finished the circumnavigation?
A) Four
B) Two
C) Five
D) One
- 12. What was Sir Francis Drake's occupation to fund his expeditions?
A) Privateer
B) Merchant
C) Explorer
D) Navigator
- 13. Which cape did Sir Francis Drake round at the southern tip of South America?
A) Cape Verde
B) Cape Horn
C) Cape Town
D) Cape of Good Hope
- 14. In which year was Sir Francis Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth I?
A) 1625
B) 1555
C) 1581
D) 1600
- 15. Sir Francis Drake was the second captain to successfully circumnavigate the globe. Who was the first?
A) James Cook
B) John Cabot
C) Ferdinand Magellan
D) Christopher Columbus
- 16. Who served as Sir Francis Drake's chaplain during his circumnavigation voyage?
A) Richard Hawkins
B) William Hawkins
C) Francis Fletcher
D) Henry Drake
- 17. During the circumnavigation, Sir Francis Drake claimed which area for England, disputing Spain's claims?
A) Florida
B) California
C) Hawaii
D) Alaska
- 18. Which strait did Sir Francis Drake discover and sail through at the tip of South America?
A) Strait of Malacca
B) Strait of Gibraltar
C) Bering Strait
D) Strait of Magellan
- 19. During his voyage, what nickname did the Spanish give to Sir Francis Drake?
A) El Draque
B) El Explorador
C) El Capitan
D) El Navegante
- 20. What precious metal did Sir Francis Drake capture from Spanish interests during his voyage?
A) Silver
B) Iron
C) Gold
D) Copper
- 21. While circumnavigating the globe, where did Sir Francis Drake witness an eclipse of the moon?
A) Tahiti
B) Australia
C) Java
D) Hawaii
- 22. How many crew members of Sir Francis Drake's original fleet completed the circumnavigation with him?
A) 100
B) 15
C) 56
D) 30
- 23. Approximately how long did it take for Sir Francis Drake to complete his circumnavigation?
A) 10 years
B) 1 year
C) 3 years
D) 6 months
- 24. During his circumnavigation, Sir Francis Drake encountered and captured a Spanish galleon. What was the name of this ship?
A) Santa Maria
B) HMS Victory
C) Endeavour
D) Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
- 25. What title was granted to Sir Francis Drake by Queen Elizabeth I following his circumnavigation?
A) Knight
B) Duke
C) Baron
D) Marquess
- 26. Who was Sir Francis Drake's cousin and fellow explorer, who accompanied him on the circumnavigation?
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Ferdinand Magellan
C) James Cook
D) John Hawkins
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