enlightenment study guide

"How did Niccolò Machiavelli's ideas in 'The Prince' impact the Age of Absolutism?"

• • a. By emphasizing democratic principles

• b. By offering a guide for rulers on gaining and holding power

• • c. By promoting religious tolerance and diversity

• • d. By advocating for the divine right of monarchs

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the rise of the Age of Absolutism?

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• a. The Age of Exploration

• • b. The Protestant Reformation

• • c. The growth of mercantilism

• • d. The decline of feudalism

"What does the term 'absolute' refer to in the context of the Age of Absolutism?"

• • a. Equality among all governing bodies

• • b. Authority derived from the people

• • c. Limited authority shared with a parliament

• d. Complete power held by a ruler

"After Charles V divided his empire, which region did his son, Philip II, inherit?"

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• a. The Spanish Empire

• • b. The Holy Roman Empire

• • c. The Kingdom of France

• • d. The Kingdom of England

"What was the main goal of the Spanish Armada sent by Philip II in 1588?"

• • a. To explore new trade routes to Asia

• • b. To establish a naval blockade against France

• c. To invade and conquer Protestant England

• • d. To defend Spanish colonies in the Americas

 What is a monarchy?

• • a. A form of rule by religious leaders

• b. A government led by a king or queen

• • c. A type of government run by military officials.

• • d. A system where leaders are elected by the people

"How did the belief in Divine Right support absolutist monarchs during the Age of Absolutism?"

• • a. It granted more rights and privileges to nobles.

• • b. It allowed for questioning of the monarch's decisions.

• c. It maintained that monarchs were appointed by God, granting them absolute power.

• • d. It established that rulers were chosen by the people.

 "During the Age of Absolutism, what was the typical method for selecting monarchs?"

• • a. Recommendation by religious leaders

• • b. Popular vote

• c. based on birthright

• • d. Competitive examinations

"What motivated Philip II to attack Elizabeth I's England?"

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• a. To end the spread of Protestantism

• • b. To strengthen alliances with France

• • c. To support a rebellion in Scotland

• • d. To expand Spanish trade routes

In the context of the Age of Absolutism, how would you best define a "monarch"?

• • a. A ruler who shares power with a parliamentary body

• b. A ruler with unlimited authority and unquestionable power

• • c. A religious leader responsible for guiding the state

• • d. A military general in charge of defending the kingdom