Topic 12

1. What was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution? 

• England became a limited monarchy.

• England became a regular monarchy.

• England became a executive monarchy.

2. Which is an example of Peter the Great's legacy? 

• He expanded British territory.

• He expanded American territory.

• He expanded Russian territory.

• He expanded All territory.

3. How did Philip II influence the art of Spain's golden age?

• Philip II focused solely on military conquests, neglecting the arts.
• He provided financial support to artists.

• Philip II was known for his disdain for the Baroque style and preferred classical art.
• Philip II influenced the art of Spain's golden age by being a major patron, commissioning significant works, and promoting the Baroque style.

4. Why did Charles V have difficulty governing his empire?

• Charles V was primarily focused on trade and commerce, neglecting governance.
• The empire was small and easily manageable for Charles V.
• Hapsburg lands were spread out over too wide an area.

• Charles V had difficulty governing his empire due to its vast size, cultural diversity, and ongoing conflicts.

5. Why did Louis XIV appoint attendants? 

• To extend royal authority throughout France

• To increase the wealth of the royal treasury.
• To entertain the nobility during court events.
• To reduce the number of nobles at court.

6. What was the main reason Elizabeth I worked with Parliament? 

• To gain control over the military.
• To establish a monarchy without Parliament.
• She needed to raise funds.

• To limit the power of the nobility.

7. How did Henry IV help reunite France after the Wars of Religion?

• Henry IV built a strong navy to protect France.
• He converted to Catholicism, but granted rights to the Huguenots.

• Henry IV increased taxes to fund the military.
• Henry IV declared war on Spain to gain territory.

8. Which of the following was a long-term cause of the Thirty Years' War?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The rise of absolutism in European monarchies
• Territorial disputes in Eastern Europe
• Economic rivalry between France and Spain

9. Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?

• To justify their authority to rule 

• To encourage rebellion against the church.
• To promote democracy and shared governance.
• To gain support from the nobility and landowners.

10. What was one result of the English Civil War? 

• The signing of the Magna Carta.
• Charles I was executed.

• The restoration of the monarchy.
• The unification of England and Scotland.