Multiple Choice Test: European Monarchs

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Who was known for westernizing Russia and expanding its territory?

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Peter the Great

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Which monarch is famous for having six marriages and the English Reformation?

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King Henry VIII

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Who ruled France for over 70 years and famously stated, "L'état, c'est moi" (I am the state)?

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King Louis XIV

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Which ruler was known for his conflicts with Parliament and was eventually executed?

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Charles I

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Who was the Habsburg ruler that fought against Prussia during the War of Austrian Succession?

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Maria Theresa

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Which monarch is often remembered for his tyrannical rule in Russia?

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Ivan the Terrible

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Who was the king of Spain that tried to invade England with the Spanish Armada?

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King Philip II

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Which British monarch succeeded Elizabeth I and was known for authorizing the King James Bible?

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James I

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Who was the only female ruler discussed, known for her strong leadership during the War of Austrian Succession?

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Maria Theresa

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Which ruler was a prominent figure in the establishment of absolute monarchy in France?

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King Louis XIV