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WorksheetsThe Decline of Empire: Los Austrias Menores
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Los Austrias Menores refers to which THREE monarch
Felipe II
Felipe III
Felipe IV
Carlos II
Carlos III
Which definition best describes a Valido?
a member of the peasantry, who opposes the laws of the nobility
a member of the clergy, with full support of peasantry
a member of the aristocracy, acting as a mediator between the king and his kingdoms
a member of a royal household, the legitimate heir to the king
Who was Felipe III's Valido?
Duke of Wessex
Duke of Burgundy
Duke of Lerma
Duke of Venice
Which of these best describes the consequences of The Expulsion of Moriscos (1609)
an increase in migration to the peninsula, an improvement in the economy.
a decline in the population and agricultural activities
a better relationship with the moriscos on the peninsula, an improvement in agricultural activity
Why did Felipe III order the expulsion of more than 250,000 Moriscos in 1609?
They were wealthy landowners who threatened the Spanish economy
They continued to practice their religion and customs, threatening the Kings objective of catholic dominance
They did agree with the King's appointment of the Duke of Lerma as Valido.
Felipe IV and Conde Duque de Olivares had...
a very bad relationship
a very good relationship
Which of these was NOT an objective of the Union of Arms
to increase the power of the king
to integrate all kingdoms under the same laws
to increase the power of the nobility of each state
to enforce all kingdoms to contribute troops and taxes to the crown
Why did Felipe IV want to increase taxation and the size of his army?
Which TWO places revolted against the monarchy in The revolts of 1640?
Portugal
Aragon
Catalonia
Andalusia
Portugal demanded independence in 1640 with the support of France and England, but didn't gain it until what year?
1648
1658
1668
1678
During the Revolt of 1640, Catalonia became part of what sovereignty?
Portugal
England
France
Austria
What year did the army take back control of the city of Barcelona?
1652
1662
1672
1682
During Carlos II's reign, what TWO issues were problematic for him?
The loss of international prestige
The second Germanies peasants revolts over territories
His relationship with his Valido
What was the MAIN domestic problem following the death of Carlos II?
The peasantry
Relationship with England was bad
The succession war, leading to civil and international war
What was the succession war?
It was a war based on agricultural policy
It was a series of battles over who would be the next king
It was a successful war won by Castilla
Why was there an international war after Carlos II died?
France wanted Carlos of Habsburg to be King, England wanted Felipe de Anjou
Austria wanted Carlos of Habsburg to be King, France wanted Felipe de Anjou
England wanted Carlos of Habsburg to be King, France wanted Felipe de Anjou
Austria wanted Carlos ofHabsburg to be King, England wanted Felipe de Anjou
Why did Civil War break out after the death of Carlos II?
Castilla supported Felipe de Anjou as king, Aragon supported Carlos of Habsburg
Valencia supported Felipe de Anjou as king, Castilla supported Carlos of Habsburg
Aragon supported Felipe de Anjou as king, Valencia supported Carlos of Habsburg
Aragon supported Felipe de Anjou as king, Castilla supported Carlos of Habsburg
Felipe III's foreign policy was based on peacemaking. Which of these was NOT one of his policies?
Twelve years truce with the Netherlands
Truce with France
Truce with England
The Thirty Years war was a religious and political war. What settlement ended it?
Peace of Lerma
Peace of Pyrenees
Peace of Westphalia
Peace of Venice
Which of these was NOT a feature of the Thirty Year war?
Reorganisation of the European Political Map
Predominance of Nation States
A common currency used in Europe
Assertion of Absolute Monarchies
Religious Equality and Freedom
Which of these is NOT a feature of an absolute monarchy?
The king could not pass a law without support of nobility
King embodies state, nothing restricts his power
Parliaments not convened
King considered closest thing to God
The Thirty Years war bankrupted the house of Habsburg. What did this lead to?
A peace settlement between Austria and England
War between Spain and German states
famine, disease and lack of resources
