Absolutism

James I of England struggled with Parliament because he believed in ________.

• Sharing power and duties with Parliament

• The divine right of kings

• The Puritan religion

• Catholicism

What did the English Bill of Rights accomplish?

• It abolished Parliament.

• It abolished the monarchy.

• It limited the power of the king.

• It recognized the right of a king to rule absolutely.

The ideas of __________ can be found in the American Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

• Thomas Wilson

• John Calvin

• Miguel de Cervantes

• John Locke

A contributing factor to Louis XIV's power was:

• Creating a standing army

• Granting power to the nobles

• Creating peace

• Losing control of policy

Which of the following was true of Louis XIV’s rule?

• French citizens thrived under Louis XIV’s rule

• Louis XIV waged wars to achieve his goals

• Louis XIV lived a modest lifestyle

• Louis XIV ruled under a system of checks and balances

What was the focus of Mary (Molly) Wollstonecraft's work?

• Being considered the founder of the women's movement

• Advocating for equal rights for women

• Believing that the authority of men over women was wrong

• All of the above are correct

Which of the following best describes the typical style of art during the rococo movement?

• Subtle and well-balanced

• Realistic and modestly sized

• Richly detailed and magnificent

• Focused on grace, charm, and gentle action

The English Civil War was fought between two groups; the Cavaliers, who were loyal to the king, and the __________, who were loyal to Parliament.

• Separatists

• Royalists

• Puritans

• Roundheads

William of Orange invaded Great Britain when he was invited by Parliament to take the crown. This event is known as the __________.

• Orange Revolution

• Peaceful Revolution

• October Revolution

• Glorious Revolution

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

• Were equal to God and therefore did not have to live by the laws of the Church

• Were granted the wisdom of God upon assuming the throne and therefore were faultless

• Could know the mind of God and therefore could determine the future through divination

• Received their power from God and were responsible only to God