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Sir Francis Drake Quiz

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Sir Francis Drake was a famous English explorer and naval captain known for his circumnavigation of the globe and his raids on Spanish ports and ships. To test your knowledge about this historical figure, you can play a quiz game that will challenge you with multiple-choice questions and race against the clock to answer as many as you can!

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  • Sir Francis Drake was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era.
  • Drake is best known for his circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition, from 1577 to 1580.
  • During his circumnavigation, Drake claimed California for England, although this claim was later disputed.
  • Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.
  • Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in 1581.
  • Drake was also involved in slave trading and piracy during his career.
  • Drake was known for his daring raids on Spanish ports and ships, earning him the nickname 'El Draque' or 'The Dragon'.
  • Drake was a close associate of Queen Elizabeth I's spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham.
  • Drake was involved in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, playing a key role in the English victory.
  • Drake died of dysentery in 1596 while leading an unsuccessful raid on San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Drake's body was buried at sea off the coast of Portobelo, Panama.
  • Drake's exploits made him a hero in England and a feared enemy in Spain.
  • Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, was one of the most famous vessels of the Elizabethan era.
  • Drake was a cousin of Sir John Hawkins, another famous English sea captain and privateer.
  • Drake was a member of Parliament and served as the mayor of Plymouth, England.
  • Drake was believed to have been born in Tavistock, Devon, around 1540.
  • Drake's circumnavigation of the globe brought back a huge profit to his investors, making him a wealthy man.
  • Drake's expeditions paved the way for English colonization in the Americas.
  • Drake's legacy as a daring explorer and naval commander continues to be celebrated in England.
  • Drake's impact on world history is still felt today, with many places and landmarks named after him.

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