The Portuguese Restoration War Quiz

What event in 1580 led to the union of the Spanish and Portuguese crowns?

• The death of King Philip IV

• A succession crisis in Portugal

• The Battle of Montclaros

• The Treaty of Lisbon

What was the main reason for the Portuguese Restoration War?

• The death of King Philip II

• Spanish neglect of Portuguese interests

• The decline of the Spanish monarchy

• Spanish support for Portuguese interests

What was the Spanish strategy at the Battle of Montclaros?

• Naval blockade

• Guerrilla warfare

• Frontal assaults using cavalry

• Defensive positioning

How did the Portuguese forces manage to defeat the Spanish at Montclaros?

• By capturing the Spanish king

• With effective use of artillery

• Through superior naval power

• By using guerrilla tactics

What treaty officially ended the conflict and secured Portuguese independence?

• Treaty of Utrecht

• Treaty of Lisbon

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles