Absolutism Review

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What does Absolute Ruler mean?

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A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life.

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During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs looked to centralize political power in their nations.

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Centralize political power in their nations

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The English Bill of Rights

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created a constitutional monarchy.

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During the reign of Charles I of England, what significant events occurred? Options: the English Civil War occurred., Oliver Cromwell emerged as the new military leader., Parliament was dissolved., All of the above

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All of the above

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The economic theory based on a country's ability to export more goods than import which contributed to the rise of absolutism was

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mercantilism.

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The primary goal of most of Europe's absolute monarchs was to: support political freedom for the new middle classes, prevent contact with areas beyond Europe's borders, maintain peaceful relations with neighboring nations.

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centralize their political control over their nations

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The theory justifying a monarch's rule by God's authority is called

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divine right

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Which of these events most directly led to the signing of the English Bill of Rights? English Civil War, Glorious Revolution, Thirty Years War, Defeat of Spanish Armada

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Glorious Revolution

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What body in England placed limits on the powers of the monarchs?

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Parliament

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Which monarchy started the Church of England and proclaimed himself the Supreme Head of the Church?

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Henry VIII