⚔️ Part 1: Understanding the Main Causes

1. What were the three main causes of the Spanish Armada? Tick all that apply:

Religious conflict between Protestant England and Catholic Spain

Political rivalry over control of Europe

Economic competition for sea trade and colonies

Disagreement about football rules

Queen Elizabeth's support for Dutch rebels

2. Which religion was England in the 1580s?

Catholic

Protestant

Muslim

Jewish

3. Who was the Queen of England during the Spanish Armada?

Queen Victoria

Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Mary

Queen Anne

📝 Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

4. Complete the sentences using the words from the box:

Word Box: Philip II, Protestant, Catholic, Dutch, trade, colonies

King _____________ of Spain was angry because Queen Elizabeth I was helping the _____________ rebels fight against Spanish rule. Spain was a _____________ country while England was _____________. Both countries also wanted to control sea _____________ and establish _____________ around the world.

5. Put these events in the correct chronological order by numbering them 1-4:

_____ The Spanish Armada sets sail for England

_____ Queen Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England

_____ England begins supporting Dutch rebels

_____ Religious tensions increase between Catholic Spain and Protestant England