Midterm Review 5

Which period is characterized by European kings ruling with absolute power?

• A) Age of Democracy

• B) Age of Absolutism

• C) Age of Exploration

• D) Age of Feudalism

What was one consequence of the Crusades that contributed to the rise of absolute monarchs?

• A) Strengthened the Catholic Church

• B) Strengthened feudal lords

• C) Weakened the feudal system and increased trade

• D) Established democracies in Europe

How did Louis XIV maintain control over the French nobility?

• A) He abolished the nobility.

• B) He invited them to live at the Palace of Versailles.

• C) He gave them complete control over the military.

• D) He allowed them to govern regions independently.

What belief supported the idea that monarchs were chosen by God to rule?

• A) Mandate of Heaven

• B) Divine Right of Kings

• C) Republicanism

• D) Feudal Contract

What major impact did the French Revolution have on the status of French citizens?

• A) Transitioned them from subjects to citizens

• B) Strengthened feudal ties

• C) Increased the power of the monarchy

• D) Reaffirmed divine right rule

What was one of Louis XIV's economic policies during his reign?

• A) He promoted self-sufficiency in France by encouraging manufacturing.

• B) He abolished taxes for commoners.

• C) He relied on foreign imports to grow France's economy.

• D) He avoided conflicts to save money for France.

What was one negative impact of Louis XIV's reign?

• A) Strengthening the power of the nobles

• B) Weakening France through massive debts from wars

• C) Losing territory to Spain

• D) Establishing long-lasting peace

How did Peter the Great attempt to modernize Russia?

• A) Isolating it from European influence

• B) Strengthening the military

• C) Westernizing the culture

• D) Expanding the territory

What was the result of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia?

• A decisive French victory

• A strong alliance with Russia

• Defeat due to severe winters and Russia's size

• Overthrow of the Russian monarchy

What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna (1815)?

• To promote European unification under Napoleon

• To establish a balance of power in Europe after Napoleon's defeat

• To spread revolutionary ideals across Europe

• To abolish monarchies permanently