unit.6.monarchies of europe

Open Ended

In 1887, Lord Acton (British historian) said "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great women/men are almost always bad women/men" DO YOU AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT? WHY OR WHY NOT?

Multiple Choice

Which monarch established the Tudor dynasty in England after the War of the Roses?

• Henry VIII

• Edward VI

• Henry VII

• Elizabeth I

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions were taken by Henry VIII during his reign?

• Confiscated Catholic Church property

• Strengthened England's navy

• Repelled Scottish invasion

• Restored Catholicism

Fill in the Blank

Edward VI became king at age ___ after Henry VIII’s death.

Multiple Choice

Which monarch took the throne in 1558 after Mary I's death and was the last Tudor monarch?

• Elizabeth I

• Henry VIII

• James VI

• Philip II

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the Spanish Empire's peak power and wealth in the late 1500s?

• Conquest of Aztec & Inca

• Reestablishment of Protestantism

• Expansion of English trade

• Massive debt

Multiple Choice

What was one major consequence of Philip II's enforcement of Catholicism in Spain?

• Spain's intellectual and academic status declined

• Spain became a center of Protestantism

• Spain avoided all religious conflicts

• Spain expanded its territory

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Sun as an emblem for Louis XIV?

• It symbolized his central role and power as king

• It represented France's military strength

• It was a religious symbol

• It showed his connection to the Bourbon dynasty

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major consequence of Louis XIV's lavish spending and architectural projects, such as the expansion of the Palace of Versailles?

• Increased territorial gains for France

• Strengthened alliances with neighboring countries

• Drained funds and public criticism

• Reduced military expansion

Open Ended

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