Age of Absolutism in Europe

What is the age of absolutism?

• A time period in European history where kings and queens had absolute power

• A time period of democracy in Europe

• A time period of religious freedom in Europe

• A time period of economic prosperity in Europe

Which country did King Philip II of Spain try to take over but failed?

• Portugal

• Netherlands

• France

• England

What was the symbol of political and social life during King Louis the 14th's reign in France?

• The Acropolis

• The Colosseum

• The Tower of London

• The Palace of Versailles

What did Peter the Great of Russia mandate people to do with their beards?

• Dye them blue

• Braid them

• Cut them off

• Grow them longer

Who was the female ruler of Russia who expanded the country and gained control of the Black Sea?

• Catherine the Great

• Anne Boleyn

• Mary Queen of Scots

• Elizabeth I

What type of monarchy developed in England to limit the power of the kings?

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Feudal monarchy

• Dictatorship

Which body in England was set up to check and limit the power of the kings?

• House of Commons

• House of Lords

• Royal Court

• Parliament

Who were the supporters of a stronger parliament in England during the war?

• Roundheads

• Gladiators

• Cavaliers

• Vikings

What did King Louis the 14th refer to himself as?

• The Sun King

• The Star King

• The Earth King

• The Moon King

Which country did Peter the Great of Russia try to take over to gain access to the Baltic Sea?

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• Sweden