Ch. 18: Conflict and Absolutism in Europe

The emergence of Prussia as a European power is credited to

• Frederick William the Great Elector

• Philip IV

• the Austrian Hapsburgs

• the General War Commissariat

Louis XIV’s absolute power resulted from

• his Catholic faith, control over lawmaking, & charisma.

• his ability to wage wars, his mother’s influence, & army.

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

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

Which of the following had a constitutional monarchy at the close of the seventeenth century?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Russia

Sixteenth-century Europe was characterized by

• multiple problems of succession.

• substantial political freedom.

• heightened religious tension.

• expansive growth of trade.

A major problem with the Austrian Hapsburg Empire was

• a # of different ethnic identities under one ruling family.

• invasions from the Turks to the east.

• limited access to seaports.

• the inability to conquer Germany.

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

• were equal to God and did not follow the laws of the Church.

• were granted the wisdom of God when crowned & was faultless.

• could know the mind of God & could determine the future.

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

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

• ballet

• theatre writing

• music

• visual arts

In the Thirty Years’ War, France fought against both the Holy Roman Empire & Spain in order to

• gain political leadership in Europe.

• preserve the divine right of kings.

• win religious freedom for its citizens.

• purge the Catholic Church of corruption.

Which of these was an absolute monarch?

• William of Orange

• Charles II of England

• Henry IV of France

• Louis XIV of France

What drove the Dutch leader, William of Orange, to invade England in 1688?

• the support of Louis XIV

• an invitation from English nobles

• the arguments of his wife Mary

• the insistence of Catholic Dutchmen