1. TRUE OR FALSE
Spain became rich because of the gold and silver from the New World.
True
What made Spain powerful?
a) Trade and colonies
b) Farming
c) Textiles
✅ Answer: a) Trade and colonies
The word “population” means:
a) People living in a place
b) Food
c) Money
Answer: a) People living in a place
Who did Charles V rule besides Spain?
Charles V ruled Austria and other territories.
Spain / had / gold and silver
Charles V ruled only Spain.
False
Who did Charles V divide his empire with?
a) His son and brother
b) His wife and uncle
c) His two sons
✅ Answer: a) His son and brother
The word “abundant” means:
a) Rare
b) Very little
c) A lot or plenty
✅ Answer: c) A lot or plenty
How did Philip II make Madrid important?
Example: He made it the capital and supported artists and writers.
emperor of / Charles V / the Holy Roman Empire / became
Charles V / became / emperor of / the Holy Roman Empire
The Spanish Armada defeated England.
FALSE
What did Philip II create to fight England?
a) A fleet of warships
b) A land army
c) A trading company
✅ Answer: a) A fleet of warships
The word “declined” means:
a) Became stronger
b) Went down or lost power
c) Moved faster
✅ Answer: b) Went down or lost power
What happened to Spain after the Spanish Armada was defeated?
Spain lost power and became less rich
Philip II / sent / the Spanish Armada / to invade / England
England / the Spanish Armada / to invade / Philip II / sent
Philip II made Madrid an important city for artists and writers.
TRUE
What happened to Spain after the Armada was defeated?
a) It became richer
b) It declined
c) It conquered more lands
✅ Answer: b) It declined
The word “retired” means:
a) Went to bed
b) Stopped working or ruling
c) Took a vacation
✅ Answer: b) Stopped working or ruling
Why did Philip II want to conquer England?
Because Queen Elizabeth helped Protestant rebels
the Spanish Empire / declined / and lost / its wealth and power / after the defeat
after the defeat / its wealth and power / the Spanish Empire / and lost / declined