Absolutism

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How did Spain become a major world power?

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Through Columbus's discovery of the New World for Europe

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Which of the following was a problem Charles V encountered during his reign?
- Religious conflicts within the Holy Roman Empire
- Invasion by the Spanish Empire
- Economic prosperity and stability
- Alliance with the Ottoman Empire

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Religious conflicts within the Holy Roman Empire

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What was so dangerous about the accusations during the Inquisition being made anonymously?

Back

It allowed for false accusations without accountability.

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How did Philip II's use of the Spanish Inquisition contrast to that of Ferdinand and Isabella?

Back

Philip II used the Inquisition primarily for political control, while Ferdinand and Isabella used it for religious uniformity.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decline of the Spanish Empire? Economic trouble due to the expulsion of Jews and Muslims, Military defeats and loss of territories, Philip II's successors were weak monarchs

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Mines in the Spanish colonies stopped producing gold

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How did Oliver Cromwell’s reign change England?

Back

It resulted in strict and harsh military rule.

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How did Charles II reign change England?

Back

It resulted in the restoration of theaters and taverns.

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What was established after the fall of the Commonwealth?

Back

It led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

Front

What made Miguel Cervantes’ novel so unique?

Back

It was a fictional novel.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why the British defeated Spain's Armada: Storms blew the Armada off course, British had faster and smaller ships, Hit and run war strategy?

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King Philip horded cannonballs for the land invasion