European Absolutism and Institutional Power Assessment

What were the five main institutions that controlled life in medieval Europe?

• Churches, nobles, universities, guilds, and merchants
• Churches, nobles, representative governments, towns/cities, and universities
• Churches, kings, nobles, peasants, and merchants
• Churches, nobles, parliaments, merchants, and universities

What was required for a ruler to achieve true sovereignty in medieval Europe?

• Support from the Church only
• Military strength and noble support
• Control over all five major institutions
• Popular support from the common people

Which statement best defines absolutism?

• A system where power is shared between the ruler and the church
• A system where the ruler holds total power
• A system where nobles control the government
• A system where power is distributed among institutions

At what age did Louis XIV inherit the French throne?

• 23 years old
• 72 years old
• 4 years old
• 16 years old

What was the principle of "divine right to rule"?

• Kings were elected by the church
• Kings shared power with religious authorities
• Kings were accountable to earthly authorities
• Kings derived their authority directly from God

Why was Louis XIV called the "Sun King"?

• He spent most of his time outdoors
• He was known for his bright personality
• France revolved around him
• He worshipped the sun

What was one positive economic achievement of Louis XIV's reign?

• He eliminated all national debt
• He reduced the deficit and grew industry
• He abolished all taxes
• He gave wealth to the poor

What strategy did Louis XIV use to control the nobility?

• He executed rebellious nobles
• He gave them complete autonomy
• He kept them at Versailles under his watch
• He stripped them of all titles

What was the ultimate financial impact of Louis XIV's reign?

• France became the wealthiest nation
• The treasury was completely balanced
• France was left with major debt
• The economy became self-sufficient

What was Peter the Great's main goal for Russia?

• To isolate Russia from Western influence
• To modernize and Westernize Russia
• To strengthen traditional Russian customs
• To eliminate foreign trade