Quiz on Philip II

When was Philip II born?

• 1527

• 1533

• 1540

• 1555

How many books did Philip II's library contain?

• Over 4,000 books

• Over 2,000 books

• Over 1,000 books

• Over 500 books

When did Philip's first bankruptcy occur?

• 1557

• 1567

• 1577

• 1587

What did Philip supervise in Spain?

• Appointment of Spanish bishops

• Construction of cathedrals

• Military training

• Trade negotiations

During whose reign did the Netherlands come under Spanish rule?

• Philip's father, Charles V

• Philip II

• William of Orange

• Elizabeth I

What was one of the reasons Philip was viewed as an outsider in the Netherlands?

• He was born in Spain

• He was a Protestant

• He was a Calvinist

• He was a nobleman

What was the response of the Calvinists to Philip's policies?

• They destroyed Catholic churches and symbols

• They supported Philip's rule

• They fled the country

• They allied with Spain

Why did Philip and Elizabeth I not marry?

• Differences in religion

• Elizabeth was already married

• Philip was too young

• Elizabeth refused to meet him

What did a Jesuit priest say about the power of the kings of Spain?

• It was ordained by God

• It was temporary

• It was weak

• It was unjust

What was the result of the 12-year truce in 1609?

• The Dutch republic established itself as an independent state

• Spain regained control

• The Netherlands became a monarchy

• The truce was broken immediately