Armada

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymological origin (spanish/portuguese)?Naval fleet
2. What is the extended meaning (czech/slovak)?Armed forces (army, navy, air force)
3. Why did the Spanish Armada try to invade England?The Spanish Armada wanted to take over England and bring it back to Catholic rule. It was led by King Philip II in 1588.
4. How many ships were in the Spanish Armada?The Spanish Armada had more than 130 ships. They were all part of one big fleet.

Naval fleet: A large, organized group of warships and support vessels under a single command.
Armed forces: The collective military services of a nation, including its army, navy, air force, and other branches.
Power projection: A nation's ability to exert influence and military force beyond its own borders.
Maritime security: The protection of a nation's interests and safety on the seas, including trade routes and coastal areas.