What event marked the beginning of worsening relations between England and Spain under Elizabeth I?
Elizabeth’s reintroduction of Protestantism.
The marriage of Mary I and Philip II.
The defeat of the Spanish Armada.
The signing of the Treaty of Nonsuch.
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What was the main reason that Philip II of Spain supported rebellions in England?
To establish trade dominance.
To convert England back to Catholicism.
To reduce Spanish territory.
To gain control over the English Navy.
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Which of the following best describes a privateer during Elizabethan England?
A government-sponsored pirate.
A Spanish soldier.
A Catholic missionary.
A Dutch merchant
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Which English privateer was most notorious for attacking Spanish ships?
Sir William Cecil.
Sir Francis Walsingham.
Sir Francis Drake.
John Hawkins.
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What was the primary aim of Elizabeth I's foreign policy?
To expand the British Empire.
To maintain peace and avoid war.
To defeat Spain in battle.
To convert European countries to Protestantism.
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What was one of the key resources that Spain controlled in the Americas, boosting its wealth?
Silk.
Spices.
Timber.
Gold.
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Which year marked the beginning of Elizabeth’s non-aggressive strategy towards Spain in the Netherlands?
1562
1566
1568
1572
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Which major family controlled large amounts of land in Europe, including Spain, during Elizabeth's reign?
Habsburg.
Bourbon.
Tudor.
Medici.
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Which English export was most affected by Spain's control of the Netherlands?
Wool.
Tobacco.
Silk.
Cloth.
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What domestic issues influenced Elizabeth I’s foreign policy?
The threat of Spain.
The religious issues within the Netherlands.
The religious issues within England.
Protecting England’s wealth.
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What was a significant consequence of the Anglo-Spanish rivalry in the Netherlands?
England gained control over Spanish territories.
The disruption of English trade.
The defeat of the English Navy.
An alliance between England and Spain against the Netherlands.
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Why did Elizabeth knight Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind?
For his services in defeating the Spanish Armada.
For discovering the Americas.
For his success in privateering against the Spanish.
For his role in the Protestant Reformation.
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What was different between Spain and England in Early Elizabethan England?
Spain had a powerful empire whereas England did not have an empire.
Spain had large debts whereas England was very wealthy.
Spain did not have an empire whereas England had a powerful empire in the Americas.
Spain had low income from trading whereas England had good trade links to India.
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What is the main difference between the roles of a pirate and a privateer?
A pirate was an explorer whereas a privateer was a merchant.
A pirate kept all the treasure that they stole whereas a privateer had to give this to the government.
A pirate leased armed ships for their work whereas a privateer owned their own ships.
A pirate killed the sailors of rival pirates whereas a privateer stole the cargo or ships of rival countries.
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What was a consequence of Drake’s voyages from 1572 to 1580?
In 1573, Elizabeth publicly celebrated Drake’s return to worsen Anglo-Spanish relations.
In 1572, Drake became the first person to circumnavigate the world.
In 1580, Drake returned to England with £400,000 of stolen Spanish treasure.
In 1577, Drake attacked Spanish colonies against Elizabeth’s instructions.
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What significant change occurred in 1570 that damaged Anglo-Spanish relations?
The Pope published the Papal Bull which encouraged all Catholics to overthrow Elizabeth. Spain supported these attempts.
Elizabeth released the Religious Settlement which offended Spain as a Catholic power.
From 1570, Spain severely punished the Dutch Protestants in the Netherlands. Elizabeth wanted to take action against Spain to protect the Dutch Protestants.
Mary, Queen of Scots arrived in England. Her arrest damaged Anglo-Spanish relations as Philip II of Spain believed that she was the rightful Queen of England.
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What factor threatened Spain’s power in Early Elizabethan times?
England having a female monarch.
The growth of Protestantism.
The loss of the Pope’s support.
War with the Netherlands.
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What action was a key feature of Elizabeth I’s non-aggressive foreign policy towards Spain?
Help the Dutch rebels indirectly by sending money and mercenaries.
Discourage privateers from attacking Spanish ships and colonies.
Improve England’s relationship with Spain.
Allow English Catholics to worship openly and freely.
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How did Elizabethan exploration impact Anglo-Spanish relations?
Trade increased England’s economic wealth as English merchants traded with different parts of the world.
England wanted more opportunities to trade its main export - cloth. This impacted the Spanish cloth market, worsening Anglo-Spanish relations.
More trade links and colonies would provide England with more political power. This would challenge Spain’s dominance and, as a result, damage their relationship.
Elizabethan explorers made new discoveries in the Americas. Trading these resources with Spain improved Anglo-English relations.
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How significant was Sir Francis Drake’s actions for Anglo-Spanish relations?
Drake was significant. He stole £400,000 of Spanish treasure. England could afford to protect itself if Spain planned to invade England.
Drake was significant. Spain saw his claim on New Mexico as a threat to their empire. Spain did not want England to claim any more land or trade links in the Americas.
Drake was significant. Drake became the first person to successfully circumnavigate the world. Spain felt challenged as this proved that England was a better seafaring country and had a better navy.
Drake was significant. Knighting Drake, who Philip viewed as nothing but a pirate, signified how bad Anglo-Spanish relations had become.
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