Question

a. trade disagreements
b. philip iis attempt to force catholicism on protestant provinces
c. disputes over royal succession
d. desire to expand colonial empires

1. who was the spanish king who launched the spanish armada?

a. charles v
b. henry iv
c. philip ii
d. ferdinand ii

1. the french wars of religion were fought mainly between:

a. catholics and calvinists
b. catholics and huguenots
c. catholics and muslims
d. huguenots and anglicans

1. what was the main cause of the thirty years war?

a. a power struggle between england and france
b. conflicts over trade in the americas
c. religious tension between catholics and protestants in the holy roman empire
d. the spread of enlightenment ideas

1. what major outcome came from the peace of westphalia?

a. the end of absolutism in europe
b. the start of religious crusades
c. recognition of state sovereignty and independence within the holy roman empire
d. the unification of germany under one ruler

Explanation:

1. Philip II of Spain launched the Spanish Armada in an attempt to force Catholicism on Protestant - dominated England among other reasons.
2. Philip II was the Spanish king who launched the Spanish Armada.
3. The French Wars of Religion were mainly fought between Catholics and Huguenots (French Protestants).
4. The Thirty Years' War was mainly caused by religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire.
5. The Peace of Westphalia recognized state sovereignty and independence within the Holy Roman Empire.

Answer:

1. B. Philip II's attempt to force Catholicism on Protestant provinces
2. C. Philip II
3. B. Catholics and Huguenots
4. C. Religious tension between Catholics and Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire
5. C. Recognition of state sovereignty and independence within the Holy Roman Empire