Lesson 2B.2.2
2B.2.2 Alva and Orange, 1567–73 Quiz: Pearson Edexcel History, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Who replaced Margaret of Parma as governor of the Netherlands in 1567?
- Duke of Alva
- Duke of Parma
- Don John
- Alexander Farnese
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What nickname was given to Alva's special court, the Council of Troubles?
- Council of Regency
- Council of Blood
- Council of Trent
- Council of State
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What rate of sales tax did Alva attempt to introduce as the Tenth Penny?
- 1 per cent
- 10 per cent
- 5 per cent
- 20 per cent
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In which year were the Dutch nobles Counts Egmont and Hoorn executed by Alva?
- 1567
- 1576
- 1568
- 1572
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What was the outcome of William of Orange's military invasions of the Netherlands in 1568?
- Total failure
- Spanish surrender
- Capture of Brussels
- Decisive victory
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At which 1568 battle did rebel forces win a temporary victory against the Spanish?
- Siege of Haarlem
- Battle of Heiligerlee
- Siege of Leiden
- Battle of Jemmingen
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Which Dutch port city was captured by the Sea Beggars in April 1572?
- Brill
- Utrecht
- Amsterdam
- Antwerp
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Why did Elizabeth I expel the Sea Beggars from English ports in 1572?
- To gain land
- To help Alva
- To collect taxes
- To avoid war
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Which key port did the Sea Beggars seize in April 1572, starting a general revolt?
- Leiden
- Antwerp
- Brill
- Ghent
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Which province did the revolt spread to in 1572 after the seizure of Brill and Flushing?
- Luxembourg
- Brabant
- Limburg
- Holland
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Which two northern provinces became the primary rebel stronghold under Orange in 1572?
- Friesland and Groningen
- Utrecht and Gelderland
- Holland and Zeeland
- Flanders and Brabant
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In which year was the Duke of Alva recalled to Spain following his failure to crush the revolt?
- 1576
- 1568
- 1581
- 1573
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Which assemblies traditionally held the right to approve taxation in the Dutch provinces?
- Spanish Inquisition
- Provincial estates
- Council of State
- Council of Troubles
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Which brother of William of Orange led rebel forces in the early Dutch Revolt?
- Maurice of Nassau
- Louis of Nassau
- Count Egmont
- Don John
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What primary tactic did Alva rely on to suppress opposition in the Netherlands?
- Religious tolerance
- Military repression
- Diplomatic compromise
- Economic concessions
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Put these events in order: A) Sea Beggars take Brill, B) execution of Egmont and Hoorn, C) Orange's invasion of 1572.
- C, then A, then B
- B, then C, then A
- B, then A, then C
- A, then B, then C
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Which group was driven into supporting the Dutch Revolt by Alva's harsh taxation and executions?
- Spanish soldiers
- Protestant clergy
- Moderate Catholics
- Imperial electors
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Which official title was restored to William of Orange by the rebel northern provinces in 1572?
- Governor-General
- Stadholder
- Grand Pensionary
- King of Holland
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Which rebel leader, brother of Louis of Nassau, led the northern invasion in 1572?
- Duke of Alva
- Duke of Anjou
- Count of Egmont
- William of Orange
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What was the main military problem facing the Duke of Alva in 1572–73?
- French invasion
- Naval blockade
- Lack of money
- English intervention
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