What were the Spanish territories in the New World during this period known as?
Mexico
The Spanish Main
Central America
Who was one of the English sailors whose piracy angered Philip of Spain?
John Hawkins
Lord Howard of Effingham
Medina Sidonia
Which country in Europe was under Spanish control during this period?
Belgium
France
The Netherlands
Who was the leader of the Dutch rebels?
William, Prince of Orange
The Duke of Alva
The Duke of Alencon
Which Spanish harbour did Sir Francis Drake lead a raid on in 1587?
Santander
Cadiz
La Coruna
The Spanish fleet sailed in what formation?
Line astern – one after the other
Diamond
Crescent
Who was the Commander of the Spanish Armada?
Duke of Medina Sidonia
Duke of Alva
Duke of Parma
What did the English use to break up the Spanish formation?
Long-range guns
Grappling hooks
Fireships
Off which piece of coastline did the main battle against the Armada take place?
Gravelines
Calais
Dover
How much did the wars against Spain cost during this period?
£500,000
£1.5 million
£3 million