Absolutism and Revolution

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What was the name of the empire inherited by Charles I?

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Hapsburg Empire

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What was one of the main challenges Charles V faced during his rule?

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Constant wars with other nations

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Who ruled the wealthiest and most powerful nation in Europe from 1556 to 1598?

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Philip II

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Which fleet did Spain, with Italy, defeat in 1571?

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Ottoman fleet

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What was the "golden century" of Spain?

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A period from 1550 to 1650 when the arts became important.

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What was one of the main reasons Louis XIV's policies failed to improve France?

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He cancelled the Edict of Nantes

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What was the purpose of the balance of power during Louis XIV's reign?

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To prevent one nation from dominating Europe

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What was the impact of cancelling the Edict of Nantes under Louis XIV?

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It led to the loss of thousands of Huguenots.

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What was the main cause of the Thirty Years' War?

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Religious and political conflicts

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What was the significance of the Peace of Westphalia?

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It ended the Thirty Years' War