World 2nd Sem Ex 25 Part 2

What was the primary source of Philip II's wealth?

• Trade with England
• Gold from the Americas
• Dutch commerce
• Mediterranean trade

Which economic problem severely affected Spain under Philip II?

• Lack of trade routes
• Military spending
• Inflation
• Agricultural failure

What was a major consequence of expelling Jews from Spain?

• Improved religious unity
• Loss of skilled businessmen and artisans
• Economic growth
• Increased trade

What led to the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule?

• Religious tolerance I the Dutch Republic
• Lower taxes for the Dutch than the Spanish
• Philip's religious persecution and high taxes
• Dutch military expansion into Northern France

What characterized the Dutch Republic's approach to religion?

• Strict Catholicism
• Religious intolerance
• Religious tolerance
• Single state religion

What was the key feature of absolutism as a system of government?

• Shared power with nobles
• Complete monarch control
• Democratic principles for elections
• Church authority

How did Louis XIV control the French nobility?

• Gave them independence from the crown
• Made them live at Versailles
• Removed their titles and walls
• Increased their power

What was the significance of the War of Spanish Succession?

• United France and Spain under one king for the next decade
• Prevented Bourbon control of both thrones
• Strengthened Spanish power
• United all of Europe

What was the primary purpose of Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles?

• Military defense
• Religious worship
• Show of Power
• Public housing

How did Louis XIV's wars ultimately affect France?

• Increased French wealth
• Created massive debt
• Strengthened alliances
• Improved economy