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Exploration and Expansion: Drake

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GCSE Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the role of Sir Francis Drake in the period of exploration and expansion, focusing on key vocabulary and concepts associated with his voyages and significance.

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#History
#Analyse the significance of Drake's voyages
#Standard
#Exploration and Expansion
#Explain Drake's impact on expansion
#Compare the motives of explorers
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Drake
#Define key terms related to exploration

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Exploration and Expansion: Drake

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Grade GCSE Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts

Drake: Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer, sea captain, privateer, and politician of the Elizabethan era. He is famous for circumnavigating the globe and attacking Spanish ships.

Privateer: A privateer was a private person or ship authorized by a government to attack foreign vessels during wartime.

Circumnavigation: The act of sailing all the way around the world.

Expansion: The process of increasing a country's territory and influence through exploration, colonization, or military conquest.

Motives for Exploration: Reasons such as wealth, national prestige, religious spread, and competition.

Treaty of Tordesillas: An agreement between Spain and Portugal in 1494 dividing newly discovered lands outside Europe.

Impact of Drake: His voyages contributed to England's maritime power, challenged Spanish dominance, and opened new trade routes.

1.
Define the term 'privateer' and explain its role during Drake's time. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the motives of Sir Francis Drake with those of other explorers of his era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline Drake's impact on England's expansionist policies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain the significance of Drake's circumnavigation of the globe. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Describe the concept of expansion during the Age of Exploration. Use Drake's voyages as an example. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the routes taken by Drake during his circumnavigation with those of other explorers such as Magellan. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse how Drake's actions influenced England's relationship with Spain. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Write a brief summary of Drake's contribution to exploration and expansion. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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