3.7 Absolutism

What does absolutism indicate in a political context?

• The transfer of power towards the monarch from the nobility and the church

• The division of power equally among the monarch, nobility, and church

• The complete removal of monarchy

• A democratic system where the people vote for a monarch

Who was the English monarch that struggled with Parliament over absolutist rule?

• James I

• Charles I

• Elizabeth I

• Henry VIII

What was Louis XIV of France's famous phrase that reflected his absolutist beliefs?

• "I am the state"

• "God and my right"

• "To be or not to be"

• "Liberty, equality, fraternity"

What system did Louis XIV use to ensure his policies were enforced throughout France?

• The parliamentary system

• The electoral system

• The intendants system

• The feudal system

What was a significant action taken by Peter the Great to modernize Russia?

• He established a democratic parliament

• He required nobles to serve in the army or civil service

• He expanded the serfdom throughout Russia

• He dissolved the Russian Orthodox Church

What was the primary reason for the economic policies under Louis XIV's reign?

• To finance wars and expand the state

• To reduce the influence of the nobility

• To establish trade relations with the Americas

• To support the arts and culture in France

Which monarch's reign is noted for the failure of the Spanish Armada?

• Philip II of Spain

• Elizabeth I of England

• Ferdinand II of Aragon

• Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

What was the main consequence of the rebellion in the Spanish Netherlands under Philip II?

• It led to a decline in Spanish power

• It strengthened the Spanish naval forces

• It resulted in the expansion of Spanish territories

• It led to the unification of the Netherlands under Spanish rule