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Spanish Treasure Galleons Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about William Phipps's search for sunken Spanish treasure.

A multiple-choice quiz by Charlie007. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Charlie007

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,321

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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806

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many Spanish treasure galleons left from the West Indies for Spain in November, 1643? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many of these treasure galleons went down in a hurricane, in the West Indies, on Nov. 15, 1643? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. How much was the sunken treasure worth? Hint

$3,000,000

$5,000,000

$18,000,000

$20,000,000

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Question 4 of 10

4. William Phipps, the discoverer of one of the sunken treasure galleons, was a British subject.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What English Head-of-State financed Phipps's first attempt to find the treasure? Hint

Oliver Cromwell

King Charles I

King Charles II

King James I

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Question 6 of 10

6. King James II financed Phipps's successful second treasure hunting expedition. True or false?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. How much did Phipps's recovered treasure weigh? Hint

10 tons

20 tons

30 tons

40 tons

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Question 8 of 10

8. In US dollars, what was the value of the recovered treasure? Hint

500,000

1,500,000

3,000,000

1,250,000

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Question 9 of 10

9. How much was Phipps' share of the treasure? Hint

$80,000

$50,000

$30,000

$60,000

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Question 10 of 10

10. Was William Phipps knighted for his efforts?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many Spanish treasure galleons left from the West Indies for Spain in November, 1643?

Answer: 16

Sixteen Spanish galleons, each loaded with silver, gold, and jewels left for Spain in November, 1643.

2. How many of these treasure galleons went down in a hurricane, in the West Indies, on Nov. 15, 1643?

Answer: 15

Only one, 'Santissima Trinidad', captained by Francis Guerres, returned to Puerto Plata.

3. How much was the sunken treasure worth?

Answer: $20,000,000

$20,000,000 worth of treasure went to the bottom when the galleons sunk.

4. William Phipps, the discoverer of one of the sunken treasure galleons, was a British subject.

Answer: True

Phipps was an American who was a British subject.

5. What English Head-of-State financed Phipps's first attempt to find the treasure?

Answer: King Charles II

King Charles II gave Phipps the use of the frigate 'Sally Rose'.

6. King James II financed Phipps's successful second treasure hunting expedition. True or false?

Answer: true

King James I arranged a new expedition with the vessels 'James', 'Mary', and 'Henry'.

7. How much did Phipps's recovered treasure weigh?

Answer: 30 tons

Phipps arrived in England on June 8, 1687, and told the Duke of Albemarle, who had also helped finance the expedition, that he had returned with 30 tons of silver, gold, and treasure.

8. In US dollars, what was the value of the recovered treasure?

Answer: 1,250,000

In all, $1,250,000 was recovered, with King James II receiving a substantial share.

9. How much was Phipps' share of the treasure?

Answer: $80,000

Phipps was awarded $80,000 His crew and all concerned were also handsomely rewarded.

10. Was William Phipps knighted for his efforts?

Answer: yes

On June 28, 1687, he was knighted Sir William Phipps by King James II, and given a commission in the Royal Navy.

Source: Author Charlie007

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