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12 Cards in this Set
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What are the names of the two religions who oppose each other? Hint: They're very similar. |
The Catholics and the Protestant |
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Who inherited the first crown of the Hapsburg Empire in 1519? |
Charles V (The Fifth) |
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What two areas were included in the Hapsburg Empire? |
The Holy Roman Empire and the Netherlands |
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Charles V fought to suppress the __________. Hint: A religious group. |
Protestants |
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Charles V gave up his empire to his son. Who is his son? |
Philip II (The Second) |
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How long was the reign of Philip II? |
42 Years. Philip II wanted to expand and also strengthen his empire. |
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Which of the Hapsburgs ruled via divine right? |
Philip II |
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In what year was the Spanish Armada sent out by Philip II? |
1580. The Armada was sent out to end English attacks, and to take care of the Dutch. |
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In what year was the Spanish Armada defeated?*This was partly due to a large storm. |
1588. More than 130 ships, 20,000 men, and 2,400 pieces of artillery were defeated by the English and a great storm in which many ships sank. This symbolizes the beginning of the fall of Spain. |
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Which country was considered to be the most powerful in the years 1500 to 1750? |
Spain. Lead in part by the Hapsburgs, in the Age of Absolution. |
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Which two monarchs were part of the Hapsburg family? |
Charles V Philip II |
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Age of Absolutism = year-year |
1500-1750 |