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Philip II - Activities

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The document discusses Philip II's government and activities in 16th century Spain. It establishes that Philip II developed an absolutist political system centralized in Madrid, with himself at the head. He aimed to defend Catholicism through the Inquisition, expelling religious minorities, and controlling education. Economically, Spain transitioned to a mercantilist system. Socially, it was stratified between privileged and non-privileged classes. Internationally, Philip II faced conflicts with France, the Ottoman Empire, the Revolt in Flanders, and rivalry with England. The only conflicts from Charles V's reign that did not continue were with the Ottoman Empire and in Flanders.

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Activities – Philip II Activities - Philip II 3.1. Philip II's Government 1) What is the main difference between the kingdom of Charles I and the kingdom of Philip II? 2) What type of political system is Philip II going to develop? Explain the characteristics of that political system. 3) Explain the meaning of these words:  Council  Corregidor  Civil servant 4) In that type of political system has the “Cortes” a prominent role? Explain your answer. 5) What reason encouraged Philip II to establish the capital city in Madrid, while all the previous kings had an itinerant court and moved constantly from city to city? (Try to find a logical answer). 6) Regarding the religious aspect in what three areas tried Philip II to defend Catholicism inside the Spanish Monarchy? 7) How did the annexation of Portugal take place and what were its consequences? 1
Activities – Philip II 8) Write a term that can explain the economy in the 16th century. Later explain the meaning of that term with one or two sentences. 9) Fill correctly the following table of the society in the 16th century. Society 16 th century People that form part or that group: Privileged Classes: Non Privileged Classes: Other Groups: 10) Explain in a few lines each International conflict of the period of Philip II. International Conflict France Ottoman Empire Revolt in Flanders Rivalry with England 11) Of all these conflicts what two conflicts didn't exist during the kingom of Charles V? 12) What conflict affected Charles V, but was not a problem for Philip II? 2

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Philip II - Activities

  • 1. Activities – Philip II Activities - Philip II 3.1. Philip II's Government 1) What is the main difference between the kingdom of Charles I and the kingdom of Philip II? 2) What type of political system is Philip II going to develop? Explain the characteristics of that political system. 3) Explain the meaning of these words:  Council  Corregidor  Civil servant 4) In that type of political system has the “Cortes” a prominent role? Explain your answer. 5) What reason encouraged Philip II to establish the capital city in Madrid, while all the previous kings had an itinerant court and moved constantly from city to city? (Try to find a logical answer). 6) Regarding the religious aspect in what three areas tried Philip II to defend Catholicism inside the Spanish Monarchy? 7) How did the annexation of Portugal take place and what were its consequences? 1
  • 2. Activities – Philip II 8) Write a term that can explain the economy in the 16th century. Later explain the meaning of that term with one or two sentences. 9) Fill correctly the following table of the society in the 16th century. Society 16 th century People that form part or that group: Privileged Classes: Non Privileged Classes: Other Groups: 10) Explain in a few lines each International conflict of the period of Philip II. International Conflict France Ottoman Empire Revolt in Flanders Rivalry with England 11) Of all these conflicts what two conflicts didn't exist during the kingom of Charles V? 12) What conflict affected Charles V, but was not a problem for Philip II? 2