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World Civ Chapter 4 Study Guide

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What Nation was formed from the remnants of the Habsburg empire?

a)
Italy
b)
Austria
c)
Hungary
d)
Germany
2.

Who was Maria Teresa?

a)

French Queen who ruled after Louis XiV

b)

Spanish Queen married to Ferdinand

c)

Austrian Queen who survived the War of Succession

d)

British Queen who was beheaded by Henry VIII

3.

What was the War of Austrian succession?

a)

war between Austria and Russia.

b)

a conflict over the control of the Holy Roman Empire.

c)

a conflict over the inheritance of Habsburg Austria.

d)

a battle between Austria and France.

4.

Who were the Hohenzollern family?

a)

A Prussian noble family

b)
A British aristocratic family
c)
An Italian noble family
d)
A French royal family
5.

Who were the junkers?

a)

Austrian diplomats to Prague

b)

Bearded Russian Nobles

c)

British rebels during the Civil war

d)

German Nobles loyal to the Prussians

6.

Who was Frederick II?

a)

a famous Spanish painter in the Renaissance period.

b)

a Catholic British King who overthrew Parliament

c)

Frederick II was a Prussian King known as "the Great"

d)

a legendary Austrian philosopher and mathematician.

7.

Which European nation modernized last?

a)
Germany
b)

Russia

c)
France
d)
United Kingdom
8.

What is a Czar/Tsar?

a)

The Royal Family of Austria

b)

The common people of France

c)

An emperor or king in Russia

d)

A Dutch ship similar to a caravel

9.

Who was Europe's most autocratic monarch?

a)
Queen Elizabeth I
b)

Peter the Great

c)

Philip II

d)
King Henry VIII
10.

Who were the Boyars?

a)
A class of aristocrats in Russia
b)
A religious sect in Russia
c)
A group of merchants in Russia
d)
A military organization in Russia
11.

What improvements did Peter the Great make?

a)

Peter expanded the borders, supported education and modernization

b)
Peter made no improvements
c)

Peter established railroads and a warm water port

d)

Peter made the Russians convert to Catholicism

12.

What was transformed into St Petersburg?

a)

A Swamp

b)

Southern Sweden

c)

Newly acquired Russian land in China

d)
Moscow
13.

What is largest country in the world?

a)
Russia
b)
United States
c)
India
d)
China
14.

Why was Catherine the Great, great?

a)
Catherine the Great was great because she was born into a wealthy family.
b)
Catherine the Great was great because she was a skilled military strategist.
c)
Catherine the Great was great because she modernized Russia, expanded its territory, and implemented reforms.
d)
Catherine the Great was great because she was loved by all her subjects.
15.

Who established a port on the Black Sea in 1783?

a)
Nicholas II
b)
Catherine the Great
c)
Ivan the Terrible
d)
Peter the Great
16.

What is a partition and how did it affect Poland?

a)
Poland was divided into separate parts by neighboring powers through a series of partitions.
b)
Poland was united under a single ruler after the partitions.
c)
The partitions only affected the economy of Poland, not its political structure.
d)
The partitions were a peaceful negotiation between Poland and its neighboring powers.
17.

Who was Charles 2nd of England?

a)

The Last King of England before the Civil War

b)

The Leader of the Roundheads

c)

King of England following the Civil War

d)
Prime Minister of England
18.

Who was James I?

a)

A Stuart King of England

b)

A Tudor King of England

c)

The King of Spain during the battle of the North Sea

d)

The King of Spain during the siege of Vienna

19.

What was the petition of right?

a)

document sent to King Charles I of England in 1628 to limit his ability to tax and imprison rivals

b)

a document sent to King Charles II of England in 1628 to inform him of his beheading

c)

a document sent to Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1628 to transfer power from the Tudors to the Stuarts

d)

a document sent to King James I of England in 1628 by Oliver Cromwell to shut down theaters

20.

What is the House of Commons?

a)

the judicial branch of the United Kingdom government.

b)

the legislative body of the European Union.

c)

a house of the Parliament historically reserved for commoners

d)

the upper house of the Parliament reserved for nobles

21.

Which nation had a limited monarchy during the Absolutist era?

a)
England
b)
Spain
c)
Germany
d)
France
22.

What was the difference between Whigs and Tories in 1600's England?

a)

The Whigs and Tories were both radical political parties in 1600's England supporting an absolute overthrow of the parliamentary government.

b)

The Whigs and Tories were the conservative political party in 1600's England, advocating for a return to their Anglo Saxon heritage.

c)
The Whigs were more progressive and supported constitutional monarchy, while the Tories were more conservative and supported the monarchy's absolute power.
d)
The Whigs were more conservative and supported the monarchy's absolute power, while the Tories were more progressive and supported constitutional monarchy.
23.

What is the cabinet?

a)
A piece of furniture used for storage or display purposes.
b)

A group of advisors to a political leader, each with an area of expertise.

c)

The main leader of the legislative branch in England

d)

Louis XIV's Cardinal Marazin kept weapons there following Fronde

24.

What is a prime minister?

a)
The head of government in many countries
b)
The chief justice of the supreme court
c)

The head of the church, also known as the Pope

d)
The leader of the opposition party
25.

What is an oligarchy?

a)
A form of government where power is held by a single individual.
b)
A form of government where power is held by the majority of the population.
c)
A form of government where power is held by the military.
d)
A form of government where power is held by a small group of people.
26.

Who was Elizabeth 1?

a)

Queen of France after Louis XIV

b)

The Last Tudor Queen of England

c)

The First Stuart Queen of England

d)

The Queen who lost to the Spanish Armada in 1588

27.

Who is James I?

a)

The First Stuart Monarch in England

b)

All of the Above

c)

The King of England who sponsored the King James Bible

d)

An Absolutist King of England

28.

Who are the Puritans?

a)

The Puritans were a group of Prussian soldiers.

b)

The Puritans were Catholic missionaries from Austria.

c)

The Puritans were a political party in Spain.

d)
The Puritans were English Protestants seeking to purify the Church of England.
29.

What is parliament?

a)
A legislative body of government that represents the citizens and makes laws.
b)
A group of people who meet to discuss and solve problems.
c)
A gathering of politicians who debate and argue about issues.
d)
A committee that advises the government on policy decisions.
30.

Who are female levelers?

a)

British Women who advocated for social and economic equality during the Kingless Decade

b)

British Women who promoted social hierarchy during the Kingless Decade

c)

British Women who shaved their heads and fought in the army (roundheads) during the Kingless Decade

d)

British Women who opposed equal rights during the Kingless Decade

31.

Who was Charles V?

a)

The British King who constantly battled Louis XIV

b)

The British King who was beheaded by Cromwell

c)

The Catholic Defender of the Faith and Habsburg ruler of Spain and German territories

d)

The Famous Spanish Painter, also known as El Greco

32.

Who was known as the "Defender of the Faith" in the late 1500's?

a)
Queen Elizabeth I
b)
King Edward VI
c)
King James I
d)

King Charles V

33.

Which empire attacked Vienna?

a)
Roman Empire
b)
Ottoman Empire
c)
Mongol Empire
d)
British Empire
34.

What is divine right?

a)
Divine right is a belief that the universe is controlled by a higher power
b)
Divine right is a term used to describe a person's ability to always make the right decision
c)
Divine right is a type of dessert made with whipped cream and fruit
d)
Divine right is a political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's legitimacy and authority as being derived from the will of God.
35.

What happened in 1588?

a)
The English navy was defeated by the Spanish Armada.
b)
The Spanish Armada successfully invaded England.
c)
The Spanish Armada was destroyed by a hurricane.
d)
The Spanish Armada was defeated by the English navy.
36.

What collapsed the Spanish economy in the 1600's?

a)
Wars, inflation, and decline of the Spanish Empire
b)
Natural disasters, political instability, and trade deficits
c)
Technological advancements, population growth, and cultural changes
d)
Foreign invasions, economic sanctions, and corruption
37.

Who is Miguel de Cervantes?

a)

A French Painter who painted The Absolutist

b)

A Spanish Author who wrote Don Quixote

c)

A Spanish Painter, also known as El Greco

d)

a French Author who wrote The Misanthrope

38.

Who were the Huguenots?

a)
French Protestants
b)
German Lutherans
c)
English Puritans
d)
Spanish Catholics
39.

What was the Edict of Nantes?

a)
The Edict of Nantes was a treaty signed between France and England in 1598.
b)
The Edict of Nantes was a religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants in France.
c)
The Edict of Nantes was a military campaign led by King Henry IV of France in 1598.
d)

The Edict of Nantes was a decree issued by King Henry IV of France in 1598 allowing religious freedom.

40.

Why was Henry IV known as Henry the good?

a)

He was known for his elaborate building projects.

b)
He was known for his extravagant lifestyle and disregard for his subjects.
c)

He was known for his expansion of the Catholic faith and military exploits.

d)

He was considered a fair and just ruler who focused on an improved economy for his people.

41.

Who was Cardinal Richelieu?

a)

A French Cardinal who served as the wise advisor to Louis XII

b)

A French Cardinal who served as the wise advisor to Marie Antoinette

c)

A British Cardinal who served as the wise advisor to James II

d)

Louis XIV's personal advisor on all matter related to the church

42.

Who was Jean Baptist Colbert?

a)
French politician and financial minister
b)
German composer and musician
c)
Italian artist and inventor
d)
English poet and playwright
43.

What is Versailles?

a)

A palace in France built by Louis XIV

b)

A temple in Austria built by Maria Teresa

c)

A castle in Germany built by Frederick the Great

d)

A castle in England built by Henry VIII

44.

What caused the war of Spanish succession?

a)
Economic disagreements
b)
Territorial disputes
c)
Dispute over the succession to the Spanish throne
d)
Religious conflicts