Unit 1 Test - E

The Palace of Versailles was built as a symbol of power in this country

• Russia
• France
• England

Which political system is characterized by unlimited power held by a monarch?

• Democracy
• Absolutism
• Republic

Who was the Russian monarch known for modernizing Russia and expanding its territory?

• Peter the Great
• Louis XIV
• Napoleon Bonaparte

Which king of France is known as the "Sun King" and ruled with absolute power?

• Peter the Great
• Louis XIV
• Napoleon Bonaparte

Which conflict in England resulted in the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of a republic?

• English Civil War
• French Revolution
• Glorious Revolution

Which event in France marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• Storming of the Bastille
• Reign of Terror
• Tennis Court Oath

Who was the French military leader who rose to power during the French Revolution?

• Peter the Great
• Louis XIV
• Napoleon Bonaparte

Out of these countries, which one did Napoleon Bonaparte fail to conquer?

• Spain
• Austria
• Russia

Which monarch was known for centralizing power in France and building the Palace of Versailles?

• Peter the Great
• Louis XIV
• Napoleon Bonaparte

Who led the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

• Maximilien Robespierre
• Louis XVI
• Georges Danton