The Dutch Revolt and the Eighty Years' War

The video explores the history of the Habsburg Netherlands under Philippe II, focusing on religious tensions and the rise of Calvinism. It details the Dutch Revolt, the formation of the United Provinces, and their struggle for independence. The video also covers the economic and military developments that led to the Dutch Republic's rise to prominence.

What was one of the main causes of conflict in the Habsburg Netherlands under King Philippe II?

• The invasion by the Ottoman Empire

• The spread of the Black Death

• The decline of trade

• The rise of Calvinism

Who was the leader of the Calvinist movement that spread to the southern provinces?

• Ulrich Zwingli

• Jean Calvin

• Martin Luther

• John Knox

What event marked the beginning of the Dutch Revolt?

• The signing of the Treaty of Westphalia

• The execution of William of Orange

• The Battle of Lepanto

• The iconoclastic fury

What was the primary role of the Sea Beggars during the Dutch Revolt?

• To spread Protestantism

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To raid Spanish shipping

• To defend the Spanish crown

Which two unions were formed as a result of the religious and political divisions in the Netherlands?

• Union of London and Union of Rome

• Union of Paris and Union of Madrid

• Union of Brussels and Union of Ghent

• Union of Utrecht and Union of Arras

What was the Act of Abjuration?

• A declaration of war against France

• A treaty with the Ottoman Empire

• A declaration of independence from Spain

• A religious reform act

Which city became the capital of resistance against Spain after the fall of Antwerp?

• Brussels

• The Hague

• Amsterdam

• Rotterdam

What was a significant economic development for the Dutch Republic during the truce period?

• The construction of the Suez Canal

• The discovery of gold mines

• The establishment of the Dutch East India Company

• The invention of the printing press

How did the Dutch Republic primarily fund its war efforts?

• By borrowing from the Spanish crown

• Through the lucrative spice trade

• By increasing taxes on the nobility

• Through agricultural exports

What was the long-term impact of the Dutch Revolt on global history?

• It caused the fall of the British Empire

• It led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire

• It established a major European power as a republic

• It resulted in the unification of Italy