There was a serious population and economic crisis throughout the 17th century. True or false?
True
10
During the 17th century, new economic powers emerged, colonial trade developed and capitalism appeared. True or false?
false
10
The politics of the 17th century were characterised by conflicts between the absolute monarchies and religious clashes. True or false?
true
10
In the United States and the Netherlands, the power of the monarchies was limited and parliamentary systems were established. True or false?
false
10
The most important arned conflict of the 17th century was the Twenty Years' War. True or false?
false
10
17th-century Europe was characterised by...
economic difficulties, religious confrontations and conflicts between nations.
15
The demographic decline of the 17th century was due to...
bad harvests, traditional methods of agriculture, epidemics, wars and emigration to the Americas.
15
The Thirty Years' War was fought between...
Protestant and Catholic states and the great powers of Europe.
15
There was a dramatic decline in Mediterranean and Baltic trade, and a rise in that of...
the Atlantic Ocean.
15
Traditional production methods were replaced by...
manufacturers and the "domestic system".
15
The Habsburgs of the 17th century expanded the borders of the Spanish Empire. True or false?
false
10
The Habsburgs of the 17th century were Philip III, Philip IV and Charles III. True or false?
false
10
The 17th century was characterised by wars in Europe; the Spanish Empire suffered several defeats, which led to the loss of Habsburg hegemony. True or false?
true
10
In the 17th century, France emerged as a major power in Europe. True or false?
true
10
In the 17th century, the kingdoms of peninsular Spain underwent a severe cultural crisis. True or false?
false
10
Say whether the following element of the English political system correspond to executive power or legislative power: House of Commons.
