Absolutism

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Which is NOT a characteristic of Absolutism? Subjects are guaranteed rights by their Monarchs, Monarchs have little to no limits to their authority, Monarchs often strictly regulated economic and social life in their kingdoms, Monarchs limited access to information to maintain their authority

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Subjects are guaranteed rights by their Monarchs

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The concept that King's inherited their status from God and governed with his authority was called:

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Divine Right

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In an attempt to extend his power and restore the Catholic Church to England Philip married: Elizabeth I, Henrietta Maria, Mary I, Catherine De Medici

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Mary I

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Which was NOT a key economic issue confronted by Philip II? Options: Spain enjoyed an era of economic prosperity due to trade promoted with their enormous empire, Spain's currency dropped in value due to the over-importation of gold and silver, Spain failed to develop manufacturing and was forced to buy products from their rivals, Taxes rose 430% under Philip policies

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Spain enjoyed an era of economic prosperity due to trade promoted with their enormous empire

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Which of the following Kings issued the Edict of Nantes, ending decades of religious war in France? Options: Philip II, Louis XIII, Henry VIII, Henry IV

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Henry IV

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To appease the majority in France Henry IV

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Personally converted to become a Catholic

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Which was the MOST significant result of the defeat of the Spanish Armada?

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England and France surpassed Spain as the dominant powers and began establishing colonies in North America

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Which was NOT related to Louis XIV's construction of the Palace of Versailles? Options: Louis sought personal safety by moving the royal residence away from the heart of Paris, Louis wanted to house all of the main government offices under one roof to better control them, Louis wanted Versailles' elegance to serve as an example of his wealth and power, Louis wanted a palace that allowed him to be more accessible to his subjects

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Louis wanted a palace that allowed him to be more accessible to his subjects

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England's monarchy differed in that their monarchs had ____________________ to their authority.

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limits