Exploration and Expansion: The Voyage of Sir Francis Drake
History
GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A timeline and chronology worksheet focusing on Sir Francis Drake's key voyages and their significance in exploration and expansion.
Topics covered:
#History
#Describe the major voyages of Sir Francis Drake
#Explain the significance of Drake's expeditions in the context of British exploration
#Standard
#Compare different outcomes of Drake's voyages
#Exploration and Expansion
#Timeline & Chronology
#Drake
#Analyse the impact of Drake's explorations on England's expansion
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Exploration and Expansion: The Voyage of Sir Francis Drake
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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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Timeline of Sir Francis Drake's Voyages
Source A: Summary of Drake's Major Voyages
Sir Francis Drake was a renowned English explorer and privateer. His voyages in the late 16th century included the first English circumnavigation of the world (1577-1580), attacks on Spanish ships and settlements, and explorations along the coast of South America and North America. Provenance: Historical summary from a GCSE textbook, 2020.
1.
Outline the key events of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation of the world between 1577 and 1580. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare Drake’s attacks on Spanish ships with his exploration activities. What were the different aims and outcomes of these voyages? (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Explain how Drake’s voyages contributed to England's reputation as a global naval power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the significance of Drake’s circumnavigation for England’s global expansion. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Write a short paragraph explaining the impact of Drake’s voyages on relations between England and Spain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the outcomes of Drake’s exploration voyages with his privateering activities. Which had a greater impact on England’s expansion? (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Explain the strategic importance of Drake’s role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Analyse how Drake’s voyages reflected England’s changing ambitions during the late 16th century. (6 marks)
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