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Which King couldn't speak Spanish?
What was the name of the dynasty that ruled in Spain in the 16th and 17th centuries?
The Hapsburg Dynasty.
How did the Spanish Empire finance its expansion?
They had lots of gold and silver.
What are two foods that are native to the Americas?
What was the main reason for the rebellion in Castilla?
Carlos I increased taxes.
Which king controlled the most territories when Spain was the largest empire in the world?
Felipe II controlled more territory in his rule.
What is a viceroy?
A ruler who represents the King in a different territory.
Who sent the Armada to invade England?
Felipe II sent to Armada against England.
Which battle did Felipe II win against France?
He won the battle of San QuintÃn.
What is a Morisco?
A muslim who has been forced to convert to Christianity.
Which groups did Carlos I have conflicts with?
He fought against the French and the Turkish Ottoman Empire.
What were the nobles called who ruled in place of Felipe III?
They were called favourites.
Who were Carlos I's grandparents?
The Catholic Monarchs and the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
In which continents did Spain have territories?
Spain had territories in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, North America, Central America.
What was the name of Felipe IV's prime minister?
His prime minister's name was Count-Duke of Olivares.
What was the name of the war where Felipe IV was defeated?
He was defeated in the Thirty Year's War.
What were the capitals of the viceroyalties in the Americas?
Mexico City in New Spain and Lima in Peru.
He became King of Portugal in 1580.
True or false: In the 16th century, Spain was the second largest empire in the world.
False, it was the biggest.
Who did Felipe II defeat at the Battle of Lepanto?
He defeated the Ottoman Empire.
Which king had no children?
Carlos II had no children.
Where was Carlos I born?
He was born in Ghent,Belgium.
When did the rule of the Hapsburgs end?
What were the names of the Spanish territories in the Americas?
New Spain and Peru.
Who became king at the age of four?
Carlos II