Complete the sentence about Iberian Union with the correct year: Philip was recognized as king by the Cortes of Tomar in ______, beginning the reign of the House of Habsburg over Portugal.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 1581

Philip II of Spain was recognised as king by the Cortes of Tomar in 1581, which began the rule of the House of Habsburg over Portugal. In 1583 he left for Madrid and made his nephew Albert of Austria viceroy in Lisbon.

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