Quiz on European History: Wars of Religion and Absolutism

What year did the French Wars of Religion begin?

• 1630

• 1618

• 1562

• 1588

Who was the king of Spain known for championing Catholic causes?

• Henry of Navarre

• Philip II

• Charles V

• Louis XIV

What was the main cause of the religious wars in Europe during the sixteenth century?

• Economic growth

• Protestant and Catholic conflicts

• Colonial expansion

• Cultural exchange

Which battle resulted in a victory for Spain over the Turkish fleet?

• Battle of Agincourt

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Lepanto

• Battle of Hastings

What document did England's House of Parliament enact in 1689?

• Magna Carta

• Treaty of Versailles

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Which country did King Philip II of Spain attempt to control that led to resistance?

• Italy

• France

• Portugal

• Netherlands

What was the Edict of Nantes related to?

• Religious tolerance in France

• Trade agreements

• Military alliances

• Colonial expansion

Who wrote 'Two Treatises of Government'?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What was a major goal of King Philip II's reign?

• To promote Protestantism

• To consolidate his inherited lands

• To expand into Africa

• To establish democracy

Which of the following was a characteristic of militant religions during the sixteenth century?

• Peaceful coexistence

• Aggressive conversion efforts

• Cultural exchange

• Focus on trade