Age of Absolutism Reading Quiz

What was the outcome for Maria Theresa in the War of Austrian Succession?

• She lost her entire empire

• She kept the rest of her empire intact

• She gained new territories

• She formed an alliance with Prussia

What is absolutism?

• a form of government where a monarch's power is limited by a constitution

• a system where a single ruler holds absolute, unchecked power

• a system with shared governance between the monarch and parliament

• a form of government focused only on military control

Which theory justified absolutist rule?

• Social Contract Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Enlightenment Principles

• Theocracy

What was one primary characteristic of absolute monarch?

• Regular power-sharing with nobles

• Centralized authority with control over all aspects of governance

• Decentralized government to empower region

• Strong alliances with merchant control

Absolute rulers often engage in public works to

• show off their power and strengthen infrastructure

• encourage free-market economies

• avoid wars with neighboring countries

• promote democracy

What was a consequence of Louis XIV moving his court to Versailles?

• reduced expenses for the monarchy

• allowed nobles more freedom from Paris

• Neutralized noble threat

• Strengthened Protestant influence

What was the nickname of Louis XIV?

• Moon King

• Earth King

• Greatest King

• Sun King

What economic mistake did Spain make after gaining wealth from its colonies?

• Supporting Protestant rebellions

• Relying on foreign goods instead of domestic production

• Cutting taxes from peasants

• Ignoring naval advancements

What triggered the Thirty Year's War?

• economic rivalry between Austria and Prussia

• England's naval dominance

• religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics in Germany

• French attempts to invade Spain

What role did the Peace of Westphalia play in European politics?

• ended France's dominance in Europe

• dissolved the Holy Roman Empire

• introduced equal negotiations rights for nations

• unified Spain and Austria