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Practice questionLife in the UK Test

Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, was one of the first ships to do what?

Correct answer

Sail around the world

Why

Sir Francis Drake, one of the commanders against the Spanish Armada, was one of the founders of England's naval tradition. His ship, the Golden Hind, was one of the first to sail right around the world.

Answer choices

  • ASail around the world
  • BCross the Atlantic using steam power
  • CUse iron armour
  • DReach Australia