World History: Age of Absolutism & Enlightenment Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of absolute monarchy?

• An inherited throne
• Divine right theory
• Removal of power from nobles and clergy
• Diverting of power to Parliament

Louis XIV called himself the "Sun King" and said "I am the State." How does this statement reflect absolutism?

• He was making reference to Egyptian Pharaohs being the embodiment of sun gods
• He was looking back at Copernicus and his heliocentric model to praise his science
• He was making it clear that, like the sun, all things revolve around him and his power
• He was king it clear that he is a bright individual that will safeguard individual rights

Which of the following describes the "absolutism" of monarchs such as Louis XIV or Peter the Great?

• Sovereignty is vested in one individual.
• The power of the people is unconditional.
• Surrounding nations pay tribute to the supreme state.
• Political and religious authority are one in the same.

During the Age of Absolutism, several European monarchs intensified the power of their authority by emphasizing their divine right to rule and

• centralizing their power.
• expanding their territories.
• increasing the size of their navies.
• continuing to support the feudal system.

Who was the primary target of Peter the Great's "Westernization" policies?

• Christians
• merchants
• nobles
• peasants

What was the impact of documents like the Petition of Right and the English Bill of Rights?

• It diverted power from the monarchy to Parliament
• They made changes to the law code without Parliament's consent
• It allowed Parliament to tax and imprison citizens, even if they hadn't violated the law
• It granted the divine right to rule to male monarchs only

By the Seventeenth Century, Europeans were gaining economic advantages because of the development of newer and much quicker ways of transferring wealth that were part of the general expansion of this economic system in France, Great Britain, and the Netherlands. What is the name given to this system?

• Capitalism
• Mercantilism
• Socialism
• Utilitarianism

Which of the following best describes the Enlightenment?

• A time period that stressed the power of human reason to uncover general truths and laws of nature that shape the human experience
• A time period that saw major advancements in the study of natural philosophy
• A time period that saw advancements in liberal arts fields and culture such as art and literature

Which of the following best describes the Renaissance idea of humanism?

• Belief that stresses the importance of the rational thought of humans to reach their full potential
• Belief that stresses the importance of a monarch that has been granted permission from God to rule
• Belief that people must give up some of their freedoms to form a government
• Belief that an "invisible hand" guides the free market system

Which of the following best describes the Renaissance?

• A time period that stressed the power of human reason to uncover general truths and laws of nature that shape the human experience
• A time period that saw major advancements in the study of natural philosophy
• A time period that saw advancements in liberal arts fields and culture such as art and literature
• A time period in which Europe sought to discover and colonize the world