Absolutism in Europe (Short)

A standing army is one that is

• available only in times of war.

• permanent and available at all times.

• available only after the harvests have been collected.

• independent from the government.

Louis XIV called himself the “Sun King” because he

• believed he could control the weather.

• was regarded as having a warm, friendly personality.

• thought that, like the sun, he was at the center of the French universe.

• frequently took long vacations on the southern coast of France.

Louis XIV is considered a perfect example of an absolute monarch because he

• gave more political power to ordinary French citizens.

• reigned during a period of peaceful relations with France’s neighbors.

• held all power in France and claimed to represent God on Earth.

• left the throne and called for free elections to choose a successor.

What is an armada?

• an army led by priests

• a large fleet of warships

• soldiers armed with bows and arrows

• any invading military force

Because Philip II wanted a standing army, he found it necessary to

• invade England.

• raise taxes.

• oppose the Counter-Reformation.

• give more power to his people.

During the 1600s, England put more power in the hands of an elected parliament. What did France do?

• France followed the English example.

• France put more power in the hands of its aristocracy.

• France put more power in the hands of its monarchy.

• France gave power to a series of weak kings.

What resulted from Louis XIV’s constant pursuit of warfare?

• France conquered all of Europe.

• Louis was overthrown by England.

• France was left deeply in debt.

• French aristocrats were able to set up a parliament.

How was Russia similar to the rest of continental Europe in the 1600s?

• Russia was ruled by powerful monarchs.

• Russia practiced the Roman Catholic religion.

• Russia made advances during the Renaissance.

• Russia engaged in trade with the Americas.

Which was Peter the Great responsible for?

• reforming Russia and making it a republic

• giving power to Russia’s highest ranking noblemen

• turning Russia into a modern, powerful nation

• following a policy of peace with Russia’s neighbors

What measure did Peter the Great take to westernize his court?

• He converted to Protestantism.

• He banned women from social gatherings.

• He asked court members to wear traditional clothes.

• He banned beards, which were a popular style at the time.