The Habsburgs Quiz

Which Habsburg ruler became the king of Spain in the early 16th century?

• Charles V

• Philip IV

• Ferdinand I

How did the Habsburgs come to power in Spain?

• Through conquest

• Through marriage alliances

• By election

What was the impact of the Habsburg rule on the Spanish Empire?

• It weakened the empire

• It expanded the empire

• It isolated the empire

Who was Charles V, and what was his significance in the Habsburg dynasty?

• A military leader; he was defeated at Waterloo

• A king of Spain; he ruled a vast empire

• An explorer; he discovered America

What role did Philip II play in the expansion of the Spanish Empire?

• He defeated the Spanish Armada

• He expanded the Spanish territories

• He reduced the navy

How did the Habsburgs influence European politics during their reign?

• By avoiding alliances

• By forming strategic marriages

• By reducing military spending

What was the Spanish Armada, and how was it related to the Habsburgs?

• A fleet of ships defeated by the English; sent by Philip II

• A trade route; established by Charles V

• A peace treaty; signed with France

How did the Habsburgs contribute to the Spanish Golden Age?

• By limiting trade

• By patronizing the arts

• By closing universities

How did the Habsburgs handle religious conflicts in their territories?

• By promoting religious tolerance

• By enforcing Catholicism

• By ignoring them

How did the Habsburg dynasty end in Spain?

• Through a peaceful transition

• Due to the War of Spanish Succession

• By expanding their territories