U7D2

What was a significant factor in the rise of absolute monarchies in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries?

• The decline of the Catholic Church's influence

• The increase in feudalism

• The rise of democratic institutions

• The spread of Enlightenment ideas

Which of the following best describes Louis XIV's approach to governance?

• He decentralized power to local nobles

• He established a constitutional monarchy

• He centralized power and authority in the monarchy

• He promoted religious tolerance

What was one of the main abuses of power by Philip II of Spain?

• He allowed religious freedom throughout his empire

• He neglected the Spanish Armada

• He imposed heavy taxes to fund wars

• He reduced the size of the Spanish Empire

Which of the following was a major reform implemented by Peter the Great in Russia?

• He abolished serfdom

• He modernized the Russian military

• He established a parliamentary system

• He promoted isolationism

What was a common characteristic of absolute monarchs like Louis XIV, Philip II, and Peter the Great?

• They all promoted religious tolerance

• They all expanded their empires through colonization

• They all centralized political power in their own hands

• They all encouraged democratic reforms

What was one of the ways Peter the Great attempted to westernize Russia?

• By adopting Eastern Orthodox Christianity

• By building a new capital city, St. Petersburg

• By isolating Russia from European influences

• By reducing the size of the Russian army

Assess the long-term effects of Louis XIV's reign on France.

• It led to economic prosperity and stability

• It resulted in financial strain and social unrest

• It strengthened the power of the nobility

• It reduced the influence of the Catholic Church

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking