The Iberian Union and Its Demise

What geographical feature is the Iberian Peninsula known for?

• Being part of the British Isles

• Having a large desert

• Hosting two colonial empires

• Being surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea

Which kingdoms were involved in the strategic marriages to unify the Iberian Peninsula?

• Aragon, Castile, and Navarre

• Portugal, Castile, and Aragon

• France, England, and Spain

• Portugal, Navarre, and Leon

Who was proclaimed the new king of Portugal after the Battle of Alcantara?

• Miguel de Paz

• Antonio, Prior of Crato

• Infanta Caterina

• Philip II of Spain

What was the main reason for the Portuguese discontent under Habsburg rule?

• Religious conflicts

• Cultural differences

• Lack of trade opportunities

• Increased taxes and loss of autonomy

Which war was Spain involved in that weakened its control over Portugal?

• The War of the Roses

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Thirty Years' War

Who led the Portuguese nationalists in the revolt against Spain?

• Miguel de Almeida

• John, Duke of Braganza

• Philip III

• Sebastian I

What was the outcome of the Portuguese Revolution War?

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Portugal gained independence

• Spain expanded its territory

• Portugal remained under Spanish rule

What was a major flaw in the Iberian Union according to the Portuguese?

• Lack of cultural integration

• Loss of colonial possessions

• Religious persecution

• Excessive military spending

How did the Habsburg monarchs' favoritism affect the Iberian Union?

• It strengthened the union

• It led to Portuguese alienation

• It improved trade relations

• It increased military power

What could have potentially prolonged the Iberian Union?

• Stronger cultural ties

• Better military strategies

• Increased taxes

• More equitable governance