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What was the main goal of absolute monarchs in Europe during the late 16th century?

• To promote democracy

• To control every aspect of society

• To expand trade routes

• To establish a republic

What is the concept of "divine right" as believed by absolute monarchs?

• The idea that monarchs should be elected by the people

• The belief that God created the monarchy and the monarch acted as God’s representative

• The notion that monarchs should share power with the church

• The belief that monarchs should rule only with the consent of the nobles

What was one of the reasons for the growing power of Europe’s monarchs?

• Increased trade with Asia

• Reduction of church authority in their kingdoms

• Discovery of new lands

• Formation of alliances with other monarchs

What led to almost continuous warfare in Europe during the 17th century?

• Economic prosperity

• Religious and territorial conflicts between states

• Alliances with neighboring countries

• Advances in military technology

What role did bureaucracies play in the governance of absolute monarchs?

• They were responsible for organizing social gatherings

• They controlled the economic life of the subjects

• They led military campaigns

• They managed religious institutions

Who was known as the most powerful ruler in French history?

• Louis XIII

• Henry IV

• Louis XIV

• Cardinal Mazarin

What phrase did Louis XIV reportedly boast?

• "Vive la France"

• "L'état, c'est moi"

• "Liberté, égalité, fraternité"

• "Je suis le roi"

What did Louis XIV do to weaken the power of the nobles?

• Increased their taxes

• Excluded them from his councils

• Gave them more land

• Reduced their military power

What were the government officials called who collected taxes and administered justice under Louis XIV?

• Cardinals

• Regents

• Intendants

• Nobles

What did Louis XIV do to increase his power over the nobles?

• He gave them more land.

• He disbanded parliament and made them live with him.

• He reduced taxes for the nobles.

• He allowed them to form their own government.