Absolutism

Throughout his empire, King Philip II of Spain was a great supporter of

• new trade routes.

• militant Catholicism.

• an excellent military.

• moderate Protestantism.

Louis XIV’s absolute power resulted from

• his Catholic faith, his control over lawmaking, and his charismatic personality

• his ability to wage wars, his mother’s influence in France, and his army.

• his wealth, his ability to wage wars, and his army.

• his control over lawmaking, his ability to wage wars, and his army.

James I of England believed in the divine right of kings, which is the idea that kings

• were equal to God and therefore did not have to live by the laws of the Church.

• were granted the wisdom of God upon assuming the throne and therefore was faultless.

• could know the mind of God and therefore could determine the future through divination.

• received their power from God and were responsible only to God.

The ideas of _____ can be found in the American Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

• Thomas Wilson

• John Calvin

• Miguel de Cervantes.

• John Locke

The art of the baroque

• marked the end of the Renaissance.

• reflected both religious and Renaissance ideals.

• was marked by simplicity and humility.

• was influenced by French masters

Spain’s golden age of literature was largely due to the works of

• William Shakespeare.

• gian Lorenzo Bernini.

• Miguel de Cervantes

• El Greco.

This fleet of warships was the pride of Spain.

• Cavaliers

• boyars

• czar

• armada

Which of these arts experienced a golden age between 1500 and 1640?

• ballet

• theatre writing

• music

• visual arts

Which of the following statements about Elizabeth I of England is true?

• She became the only supreme governor of the state.

• She rejected Protestantism as the faith of England.

• She enforced laws favoring Catholics.

• She was extreme in her foreign policy.

James I of England struggled with Parliament because he believed in

• sharing power and duties with Parliament

• the divine right of kings.

• the Puritan religion.

• Catholicism