The War of Spanish Succession, 1701-1713/14

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1. According to the Will of Carlos II of Spain, who was to inherit Spain and its empire upon his death? Archduke Charles Louis XIV Joseph Ferdinand Duc d'Anjou

2. Which talented English general commanded the forces against France at Blenheim? James Francis Edward Stuart William of Orange Marlborough Villeroi

3. Which battle in May 1706 saw another defeat for the French, under Villeroi, by Marlborough? The Battle of Oudenarde The Battle of Ramillies The Battle of Blenheim The Battle of Luzzara

4. Another key military leader was the Duke of Berwick. He was the illegitimate son of which English monarch? William III Charles II Queen Anne James II

5. In what year did the War of the Spanish Succession end *completely*? 1716 1719 1709 1714

6. What was the name of the Treaty that ended the war of Spanish Succession for Britain (though not for all the combattants)? The Treaty of Rastatt The Treaty of Nymegan The Treaty of Ryswick The Treaty of Utrecht

7. In the treaties, which dynasty was Louis forced to recognize as the legitimate (future) reigning house of Britain? Hanover Orange Saxe-Coburg Stuart

8. Which exclusive trading right was granted to Britain after the war? A monopoly in the import of tea to Europe A monopoly in the opium trade The Asiento The right to import coffee from Africa

9. Was Philip V able to retain his Spanish throne? Yes No

10. In 1715 Louis XIV died. What relation was his successor, Louis XV? Great nephew Grandson Great grandson Nephew