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? Louis XIV Archduke Charles Duc d'Anjou Joseph Ferdinand

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

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

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

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

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 Utrecht The Treaty of Ryswick The Treaty of Nymegan

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? The Asiento The right to import coffee from Africa A monopoly in the opium trade A monopoly in the import of tea to Europe

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