Age of Absolutism Quiz Review World History 2022

Philip II The son of Charles V was born and educated in Spain. He ruled Spain until his death. *Built a huge empire *Defended Catholicism *Fought against the Ottoman Empire *Sent the Spanish Armada to punish Protestant England. Absolute Monarch A king or queen with complete authority, (Political, Economic, Religious and Social control) over the government and people in a kingdom. Divine Right of Kings the idea that God created the monarchy and that the monarch acted as God's representative on Earth Causes of the weakening of the Spanish Empire 1) Inflation and Taxes 2) Making Spains Enemies Rich - Increased exports, huge debt 3) The Dutch Revolt Causes of Absolutism 1) Religious and territorial conflicts created fear and uncertainty. 2) The growth of armies to deal with conflicts caused rulers to raise taxes to pay troops. 3) Heavy taxes led to additional unrest and peasant revolts.