Absolute Monarchies (Quiz 1)

Which country did Louis XIV rule over?

• France

• Prussia

• Russia

• Spain

• Austria

Which country did Maria Theresa rule over?

• France

• Prussia

• Russia

• Spain

• Austria

Which country did Frederick the Great rule over?

• France

• Prussia

• Russia

• Spain

• Austria

Which country did Peter the Great rule over?

• France

• Prussia

• Russia

• Spain

• Austria

The idea that Absolute Monarchs ONLY answered to God was known as (. ) Right.

New weaponry such as the cannon and longbow took power away from which group of people?

• Kings

• Nobles

• Knights

• Peasants

Who did the peasant class look up to during this time? Who "controlled" them?

• Kings

• Church Officials

• Nobles

• Knights

Most of the wars during this time were fought over religion. Which two religions were at the center of these struggles? (Pick 2)

• Jewish

• Catholics

• Protestants

• Orthodox

• Islam

Many of the absolute monarchs were able to acquire great wealth. What two things did most of them do with their wealth?

• Spent it on increasing their armies and navies

• Built large palaces and had lavish lifestyles

• Gave it back to the peasants to avoid a revolt

• Used it to increase trade amongst neighboring countries

How many years did Louis XIV rule France?

• 67

• 64

• 72

• 74