Centralization of Power in Spain and France

What were TWO ways Spain and France began to centralize their states and dominate Europe?

• Decentralization of the military

• Establishment of standing armies

• Control of taxes & religion

• Increase of noble authority

Which monarchs were instrumental in centralizing power in Spain by uniting Christians against Muslims?

• Charles VII and Louis XIV

• Sigismund I and II

• Ferdinand and Isabella

• Philip II and Charles V

In which two ways did Charles VII of France strengthen the monarchy?

• Established a standing army

• Enhancing tax privileges

• Increasing noble power

• Eliminating religious influence

What was a consequence of the Catalan Revolt in Spain?

• Strengthening of the Spanish Crown's influence

• Reduction of noble authority

• Successful noble resistance diminishing the Crown's influence

• Increase in military power

What was the result of the Fronde revolts within the French monarchy?

• The monarchy was victorious

• The nobles resisted, and won

• The monarchy was defeated, like in Catalonia

What challenge did Poland face in its attempts to centralize power?

• Lack of military control

• Strong resistance from the monarchy

• Noble resistance and preference for electing kings

• Support from neighboring countries

Which European powers successfully centralized their states in the 16th century?

• Poland and Austria

• Spain and France

• England and Prussia

• Italy and Russia

What was a major reason for the nobles' revolt in Catalonia?

• Support from other European monarchies

• The ongoing wars and Spanish debt

• Increased taxation benefits

• Military failures

How did the monarchs of Spain and France reduce the power of nobles?

• By increasing noble privileges

• By controlling law-making and tax collection

• By granting nobles more land

• By reducing military presence

What factor contributed to the vulnerability of Poland in the late 16th century?

• Strong centralized government

• Agricultural-based nobility control

• Successful military campaigns

• Lack of noble compliance