3.5 Dutch Golden Age

What year marked the end of the 80 Years War and the 30 Years War, leading to Dutch independence?

• 1701

• 1648

• 1600

• 1653

Which European state did the Dutch gain independence from as a result of the Peace of Westphalia?

• Spanish Habsburgs

• French Monarchy

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What type of government did the Dutch establish after gaining independence?

• Military dictatorship

• Republican government

• Theocratic rule

• Absolute monarchy

What was the role of a stadholder in the Dutch government system?

• Acted as the chief justice of the constitutional court

• Managed foreign affairs exclusively

• Was the head of the government

• Performed ceremonial duties and was responsible for military defense

What was a key factor in the economic success of the Dutch during their Golden Age?

• Technological innovations in weaponry

• Investment in shipbuilding and trade

• Agricultural advancements

• Gold mining

What was the primary form of government in the Dutch provinces?

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

What was the standard of living in the Netherlands compared to the rest of Europe during the Dutch Golden Age?

• Average

• Highest in Europe

• Below average

• Lowest in Europe