Which of the following does not describe King Philip II?

a.

He was hardworking and humble, preferring not to live in grandeur.

c.

He led Spain to its Golden Age by building up prosperity and power.

b.

He strengthened centralized royal power and established the Inquisition.

d.

He was a devout Protestant, leading him to expel Muslims and Jews from Spain.

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Martha Lozano

13 May, 09:48

Which of the following does not describe King Philip II?

a.

He was hardworking and humble, preferring not to live in grandeur.

c.

He led Spain to its Golden Age by building up prosperity and power.

b.

He strengthened centralized royal power and established the Inquisition.

d.

He was a devout Protestant, leading him to expel Muslims and Jews from Spain.

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Maren Meyer · Answer 1

The statement that does not describe King Philip II is D. He was a devout Protestant, leading him to expel Muslims and Jews from Spain.

Explanation:

King Philip II was Catholic, not Protestant. Philip saw himself as the defender of Catholic Europe. He was thus an important figure in the Counter-Reformation, an effort to preserve Catholic influence against the Protestant Reformation. The Counter-Reformation began with the Council of Trent (1545-1563) and largely ended in 1648 with the European wars of religion. The Catholic leaders wanted to preserve their influence and material wealth. During King Philip II's reign, the Spanish kingdom reached the height of its power.