Q138
Who defeated the Spanish Armada?
A.
Elizabeth I
AnswerB.
Elizabeth II
C.
Henry VIII
D.
James I
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 has long been held as one of England's greatest military achievements. The successful defence of the kingdom against invasion on such an unprecedented scale boosted the prestige of England's Queen Elizabeth I and encouraged a sense of English pride and nationalism.