Question
What is the main reason Philip ll could not maintain an absolute monarchy?
a. There were too many checks on him
b. He did not have the support of the people
c. His territory was too large
d. There were others rulers who controlled most of his territory
a. There were too many checks on him
b. He did not have the support of the people
c. His territory was too large
d. There were others rulers who controlled most of his territory
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The main reason Philip II could not maintain an absolute monarchy is **c. His territory was too large**. Philip II ruled over a vast empire that included Spain, the Netherlands, parts of Italy, and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This immense territory created logistical challenges in governance, communication, and maintaining control, which made it difficult to enforce absolute rule effectively.