The Habsburgs Flashcard

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Who was the first Habsburg ruler of Spain?

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Charles V

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How did the Habsburgs come to power in Spain?

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Through marriage alliances

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What was one of the main achievements of Charles V as a Habsburg ruler?

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Expanding the Spanish Empire

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What famous fleet was associated with the Habsburgs during their rule?

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The Spanish Armada

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What was the relationship between Philip II and Charles V?

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Philip II was Charles V's brother

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Which event marked a major naval defeat for the Habsburgs?

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The defeat of the Spanish Armada

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How did the Habsburgs influence European politics?

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By forming alliances through marriages

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What was a cultural achievement during the Habsburg rule?

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The Spanish Golden Age

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What was the primary religion promoted by the Habsburgs?

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Catholicism

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What major European conflict involved the Habsburgs?

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The Thirty Years' War