Which Spanish monarch ruled from 1556 to 1598, presiding over the Golden Age and building the Escorial palace?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Philip II
- Step 1: Under Philip II the Spanish Golden Age flourished, and his palace at El Escorial became a centre of the arts. Answer: Philip II. Why not the others: Charles II, Philip III and Philip IV don't fit.
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