Absolute Monarchs in Europe Review

What was the Magna Carta?

• A treaty between England and France
• A written document limiting the power of the King
• A set of rules for Parliament's formation
• A religious agreement between the Pope and the King

What did the Magna Carta require the King to do?

• Declare war on neighboring countries
• Discuss new laws and taxes with the barons
• Share power with the Pope
• Abolish the Parliament

Who made up the first Parliament in 1295?

• Only the King and his advisors
• Nobles, clergy, knights, and townspeople
• Barons and peasants
• Religious leaders only

Why did King Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?

• To form a more powerful alliance with the Pope
• Because the Pope refused to grant him a divorce
• To create a more equal government system
• To gain control of Parliament

What was the Church of England, started by King Henry VIII, also known as?

• The Catholic Church
• The Anglican Church
• The Protestant Church
• The Reformation Church

Which of the following was NOT one of Queen Elizabeth I’s accomplishments during her reign?

• Building up England’s navy
• Abolishing the monarchy
• Increasing trade with other countries
• Speaking several languages

What was the primary goal of the Puritans in the Church of England?

• to increase taxes on Catholics
• to purify the Church by eliminating Catholic influence
• to support absolute monarchs
• to unify all Protestant sects

How did Charles I anger the Puritans during his reign?

• He banned the Bible
• He imposed high taxes on dissolved Parliament
• He allowed Parliament to control the Church
• He outlawed trade

What was a significant outcome of the English Civil War?

• The monarchy became more powerful
• Charles I was overthrown, and England became a republic
• Oliver Cromwell was beheaded
• Parliament lost its influence

Who led the Puritans and their allies against King Charles I during the English Civil War?

• James II
• Oliver Cromwell
• Charles II
• William III