The Weakest Feature of Charles V's Empire and the One

question 11

Multiple Choice

The weakest feature of Charles V's empire and the one that would lead most to the decline of Spain was

• A)the conflict with Protestants.
• B)the complexity of administering such a large empire.
• C)constant warfare on the continent and in the Mediterranean.
• D)lack of domestic industry, the lack of entrepreneurship and a weak commercial class.
• E)separatism in Catalonia, Velencia, and Galicia.

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Definitions:

Hypoglossal Nerve

The twelfth cranial nerve responsible for motor control of the tongue, essential for swallowing and speech.

Sympathetic Nerves

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for "fight or flight" response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and energy mobilization.

Parasympathetic Nerves

Nerves of the autonomic nervous system that conserve energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that originate from the spinal cord and branch out to various parts of the body to transmit sensory and motor signals.