age of absolutism

Who was the English queen who defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588?

• Queen Anne

• Queen Mary

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Catherine III

Louis XIV was known by what name?

• The Sun King
• The Moon King
• King of all Europe
• King of the Franks

Which czar modernized Russia by building a navy and adopting western customs?

• Ivan the Terrible
• Igor the Proud
• Nicholas IV
• Peter the Great

The Glorious Revolution was "glorious" for all the following reasons EXCEPT

• It was bloodless (no one died)
• King James II worked with Parliament.
• Parliament passed the English Bill of Rights
• William and Mary agreed to respect Parliament.

What was the last religious war in Europe which started when Catholic officials were thrown out a window?

• Seven Years' War
• War of the Austrian Succession
• Thirty Years' War
• Great Northern War

What was the divine right of kings?

• Kings were descended from God.
• Kings were the head of the church/
• Kings received their authority from God alone.
• Only kings were able to decide what people believed.

Which group wanted to change the Church of England?

• Pilgrims
• Puritans
• Copperheads
• Cavaliers

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.

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

• God

• The people

• The pope

• Destiny

Who led England to victory over the Spanish Armada?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Armand Richelieu

• Francis Drake

• Charles V