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What is an absolute monarchy?
The power is in the hands of all.
All of the power is given to the people and no power is given to the monarch.
The king (monarch) has all of the power.
What were some of Phillip II's accomplishments as king of Spain?
Defeating the English Armada
Centralizing royal power and leading Spain in a Golden Age
abdicating
Being awesome
What was the name of the huge fleet of ships that Phillip II built?
Navy
armada
tankers
aircraft carriers
Which Spanish artist painted images of the royal family?
El Greco
Diego Velasquez
Miguel de Cervantes
Which Spanish artist painted images of the Catholic faith?
El Greco
Diego Velasquez
Miguel de Cervantes
Which Spanish author wrote Don Quixote?
El Greco
Diego Velasquez
Miguel de Cervantes
What was the Edict of Nantes?
a rule that said everyone had to be Catholic
a rule that said everyone had to be Protestant
A declaration of religious toleration
When the king decided to be absolute
Who did Louis appoint to help him collect taxes and carry out his policies?
intendents
nobles
his brother
Which country in Europe became the most powerful during this time?
Spain
France
Great Britain
Germany
What are some common ways that Monarchs increase their power? (two correct answers)
raise taxes
go to church
wage war
increase agriculture gains
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