Question

1. what does abdicate mean? 4. charles v felt his empire was too large for one person to rule so he split his empire into multiple kingdoms - what were these kingdoms and who ruled them? 5. why was ferdinand not able to establish an absolute monarchy in austria?

Explanation:

For question 3, "abdicate" means to renounce one's throne, power, or responsibility. For question 4, Charles V divided his empire. The Spanish - Habsburg monarchy went to his son Philip II, and the Holy Roman Empire and Austrian - Habsburg lands went to his brother Ferdinand I. For question 5, factors that prevented Ferdinand from establishing an absolute monarchy in Austria included the power of the local nobility, the influence of the Diet (local parliaments), and religious and political fragmentation in the region.

Answer:

1. To renounce one's throne, power, or responsibility.
2. Spanish - Habsburg monarchy was ruled by Philip II; Holy Roman Empire and Austrian - Habsburg lands were ruled by Ferdinand I.
3. Power of local nobility, influence of Diet, religious and political fragmentation.