World History Chapter 16 Section 1 – Flashcards
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included the Holy Roman Empire and the Netherlands
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Hapsburg empire
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Charles I took this name during his tule of the sprawling Hapsburg empire
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Charles V
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expanded Spanish influence during his 42-year reign, strengthened the Catholic Church, and made his own power absolute
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Philip II
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a ruler with complete authority over the government and the lives of the people
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absolute monarch
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believed that his authority to rule came directly from God
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divine right
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fleet
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armada
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"the Greek; considered to be the master of Spanish painting
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El Greco
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the most important writer of Spain's golden age
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Miguel de Cervantes
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Why did Charles V divide the Hapsburg Empire?
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It was too difficult for one person to rule effectively
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What were Philip II's motivations for waging war?
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advancing Catholicism and increasing Spain's power
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What was the Siglo de Oro?
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It was a golden century of Spanish arts and literature, from 1550 to 1650
