Vocabulary Quiz: Key Historical Terms

What is the term for a ruler who holds complete authority over the government and the lives of the people?

• Intendent

• Absolute Monarch

• Skepticism

• Westernization

Which concept refers to the belief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God?

• Edict of Nates

• Divine Right

• War of Spanish Succession

• Thirty Years War

What is the term for a philosophical attitude of doubting the truth of something?

• Skepticism

• Intendent

• Westernization

• Seven Years War

Which historical document granted religious freedom to the Huguenots in France?

• Edict of Nates

• Divine Right

• Thirty Years War

• War of Spanish Succession

What was the role of an official appointed by the French king to govern the provinces, collect taxes, and recruit soldiers?

• Absolute Monarch

• Intendent

• Skepticism

• Westernization

Which conflict was fought over who should inherit the Spanish throne after the death of the last Habsburg king of Spain?

• Seven Years War

• Thirty Years War

• War of Spanish Succession

• Edict of Nates

Which war was a series of conflicts fought primarily in Central Europe, lasting from 1618 to 1648?

• Thirty Years War

• Seven Years War

• War of Spanish Succession

• Edict of Nates

Which global conflict, also known as the French and Indian War in North America, lasted from 1756 to 1763?

• Thirty Years War

• Seven Years War

• War of Spanish Succession

• Edict of Nates

What is the process of adopting Western ideas, technology, and culture called?

• Skepticism

• Intendent

• Westernization

• Divine Right

Which term refers to the belief that a ruler's power is justified by their divine connection?

• Absolute Monarch

• Divine Right

• Skepticism

• Westernization