Absolute Monarchs In Europe Unit Test PRACTICE

What is the definition of absolutism?

• A political system where a ruler holds total power

• A system of government led by a king or queen

• A monarchy where the ruler has complete control over the government

• A leader with total authority over a nation

What is the belief that a ruler's authority comes directly from God called?

• Absolutism

• Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Divine Right

Which religious conflict fueled the rise of absolutism?

• The Thirty Years' War

• The War of Spanish Succession

• The Seven Years' War

• The Glorious Revolution

What were the effects of absolutism?

• Centralized power, stable state, weakened nobility

• Religious conflicts, economic changes, weakened nobility

• Centralized power, economic prosperity, cultural flourishing

• Religious conflicts, stable state, economic inflation

Who inherited Spain from King Charles V?

• Philip II

• Louis XIV

• Maria Theresa

• Frederick the Great

Which territories did Philip II take over due to exploration and colonization?

• Americas, Asia, and Europe

• Africa, Australia, and North America

• Asia, Africa, and South America

• Europe, Australia, and North America

What did Philip II believe was his duty to defend?

• Protestantism

• Catholicism

• Absolutism

• Colonialism

Which event weakened Spain's naval power?

• The Spanish Armada

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Thirty Years' War

• The War of Spanish Succession

What were the causes of Spain's weakening?

• Economic inflation, heavy taxation, military overreach

• Religious conflicts, economic changes, weakened nobility

• Centralized power, economic prosperity, cultural flourishing

• Religious conflicts, stable state, economic inflation

Which country gained independence from Spain?

• Netherlands

• France

• England

• Austria