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