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CLEP Western Civ I

Category - Early Modern Europe

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Who was the most powerful woman in Europe in the 16^th century? She was married to the King of France, and had three sons ascend to the throne.

Maria Theresa of the Hapsburg
Victoria I
Catherine de Medici
Elisabeth of Austria
Katherine of Aragon

Explanation

Answer: C - Catherine de Medici was a woman with the staunch support from the pope; thus, she was able to marry well. During her time as a member of the French Royal Family, she had 3 sons become king. After her husband’s death, she groomed each of her sons to be future leaders of France.

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