Chapter 2.1 Charles V and Phillip II

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an absolute monarch?

• A ruler with limited power, sharing authority with a parliament

• A ruler with complete authority over the government and the lives of the people

• A ruler elected by the people for a fixed term

• A ruler who only controls the military

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the belief that a ruler’s authority comes directly from God?

• Armada

• Divine right

• Monarchy

• Empire

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was Phillip II best known for?

• Was an Absolute Monarch

• Ruled by divine right

• Was a devout Catholic

• All of the Above

Open Ended

What are some challenges associated with ruling fragmented lands?

Multiple Choice

What was one of Philip II's main goals during his reign?

• To expand Spanish Catholic power

• To conquer Russia

• To form alliances with France

• To abolish monarchy

Open Ended

Explain how Philip II's belief in divine right influenced his rule as an absolute monarch.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons for Philip II's wars in the Mediterranean and the Netherlands?

• To keep the Ottomans at bay

• To battle Protestant rebels

• To expand trade routes

• To support Queen Elizabeth I

Open Ended

Describe the outcome of the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade England and the factors that led to its failure.

Multiple Select

What were some of the reasons for the decline of Spain's power after the defeat of the armada?

• Philip’s successors did not rule as well as he did

• There were economic problems, such as costly foreign wars and over-reliance on treasure from the Americas

• Other European fleets arose and surpassed Spain’s power

• Spain formed stronger alliances with other countries

Open Ended

How did Spain experience a golden age of culture before its decline in power?