Age of Absolutism Review

Which does NOT describe an absolute monarch?

• Has unlimited power.

• Controls taxes.

• Looks to church leaders to guide religion.

• Dominates the upper class to show off power.

Which statement does NOT accurately describe the Age of Absolutism?

• It took place (mostly) after the Renaissance.

• It ended with the American Revolution.

• Governments became more centralized and powerful.

• Rulers were responsible to sustain peace and economic growth.

The divine right theory is the belief a ruler has absolute power since s/he was established by ________________.

• God

• The people

• The pope

• Destiny

French Protestants are known as the ____________________.

• Sea Dogs

• Huguenots

• Roundheads

• Regimers

Who led England to victory over the Spanish Armada?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Armand Richelieu

• Francis Drake

• Charles V

Who wrote Don Quixote?

• El Greco

• Lope de Vega

• Diego Velasquez

• Miguel de Cervantes

Which does NOT accurately describe King Louis XIV?

• He declared himself the "Sun King."

• He reigned over 70 years.

• He promoted Puritan teachings and beliefs.

• His wars led France to inner turmoil & chaos.

What did King Louis XIV build that became a symbol of French wealth, power, and cultural influence?

• The Palace of Versailles

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Louvre

• The French Armada

Who led the Roundheads in the English Civil War?

• Philip II

• Oliver Cromwell

• Charles I

• Armand Richelieu

Which ruling family from Scotland struggled to cooperate with Parliament in England?

• Tudors

• Cavaliers

• Stuarts

• Levellers