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Absolutism

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What concept was the belief in "divine right" used to support?

a)
absolute rule
b)
freedom of religion
c)
separation of church and state
d)
waging war for religious purposes
2.

European monarchs became absolute rulers in response to which of the following?

a)
the growth and increased power of nobilities and representative bodies
b)
the increased size of courts and new government bureaucracies
c)
religious and territorial conflicts that caused warfare and revolts
d)
Reduced taxes
3.

What were some of Philip II's accomplishments as king of Spain?

a)
He built up the strongest army in the world with 80,000 men
b)
He won territory in the Seven Years' War
c)
He reformed the culture and made Spain a power to be reckoned with
d)
He defended Roman Catholicism and helped stimulate the arts
4.

This king of England lost the English Civil War

a)
Charles II
b)
James I
c)
Charles I
d)
James II
5.

This Puritan leader ruled England after the end of the English Civil War. He abolished the monarchy and ruled as a military dictator

a)
Oliver Cromwell
b)
William
c)
Sam Adams
d)
Charles I
6.

This was adopted to prevent disagreements between the monarchy and Parliament from bringing government to a standstill

a)
cabinet system
b)
constitutional monarchy
c)
Petition of Right
d)
Congress
7.

Peter the Great's main reason for visiting the West was to

a)
gain allies for Russia
b)
impress the West with Russia's learning and technology
c)
learn about Western customs and technology
d)
gain a warm-water seaport for Russia
8.

At the time that Peter the Great took the throne, the most essential part of the Russian economy was

a)
merchants and bankers
b)
colonies
c)
serfs
d)
trade relations with Europe
9.

This began when Charles II took the throne of England

a)
English Civil War
b)
Parliament
c)
Restoration
d)
Bill of Rights
10.

This painting, entitled Storm on the Sea of Galilee, is an oil on cavas painting by an artist named Rembrandt van Rijn in 1633. The painting was famously stolen from the Isabella Gardner Museum in Boston MA in 1990 and has not been seen since. Rembrandt was a Dutch painter

a)
True
b)
False
11.

This document made clear the limits on royal power after the Glorious Revolution

a)
Restoration
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Petition of Right
d)
The First Amendment
12.

In Russia, the boyars were:

a)
slave-like laborers
b)
career soldiers
c)
landowning nobles
d)
merchants
13.

This king of England was tried for treason against Parliament by Cromwell and the Puritans and then put to death

a)
Charles II
b)
James I
c)
Charles I
d)
James II
14.

I was known as the Sun King. I made opera and ballet more popular during my reign and even danced the title role in the ballet The Sun King

a)
Louis XIII
b)
Louis XIV
c)
Cardinal Mazarin
d)
Michel de Montaigne
15.

Most of the early battles of the Thirty Years' War were won by this ruling family whose imperial crest featuring a double-headed eagle with a crown is shown here

a)
French Catholics
b)
Calvinists
c)
Hapsburgs
d)
Bohemians
16.

Identify three causes of the Thirty Years' War:

a)
Tension between Catholic and Lutheran princes in Germany
b)
Tension between Catholic and Protestant princes in Austria
c)
Fear of the spread of Calvinism
d)
Fear of the spread of Catholicism
e)
Ferdinand's attempt to limit Protestantism and then to crush a Protestant revolt in Bohemia
17.

This prevented monarchs from jailing people for purely political reasons and from indefinitely holding prisoners without trial:

a)
habeas corpus
b)
constitutional monarchy
c)
Parliament
d)
Bill of Rights
18.
Identify four consequences of the Thirty Years' War and the Peace of Westphalia (21.3):
a)
It devastated Germany so that it did not become a unified state until the 1800s
b)
It weakened the Hapsburg states of Spain and Austria
c)
It strengthened France which received Spanish territory
d)
It ended religious wars in Europe
e)
It marked the beginning of the modern state system
19.

In the mid-1600s, the group that was LEAST dependent on the labor of serfs - agricultural laborers bound under the feudal system to work on their lord's estate - was:

a)
the Holy Roman Empire
b)
the Ottoman Empire
c)
the nations of western Europe
d)
Central Europe
20.

Under Maria Theresa (shown here in this painting), Austria's greatest enemy was:

a)
Bohemia
b)
Prussia
c)
Hungary
d)
Spain
21.

Frederick II (shown here in this painting), also known as Frederick the Great, came to power as the:

a)
King of Austria
b)
Elector of Brandenburg
c)
King of Prussia
d)
Tsar of Russia
22.

In Europe, the Seven Years' War resulted in:

a)
no exchange of territories in Europe
b)
Germany becoming part of France
c)
Bohemia becoming part of Austria
d)
Poland becoming part of Russia
23.

This is an image of the magnificent palace built for Louis XIV:

a)
Edinburgh Castle
b)
Huguenots
c)
Versailles
d)
Windsor Castle
24.

I was a French intellectual and writer who became a skeptic and developed the essay form. The essay was a new form of literature that expresses a person's thoughts and opinions:

a)
Michel de Montaigne
b)
Cardinal Mazarin
c)
Rene Descartes
d)
El Greco
25.

We were government agents who collected taxes and administered justice under Louis XIV:

a)
intendants
b)
Edict of Nantes
c)
War of the Spanish Succession
d)
Beef Eaters
26.

This was a declaration of religious tolerance issued by Henry IV and canceled by Louis XIV, both of France:

a)
War of Spanish Succession
b)
Edict of Nantes
c)
Huguenots
d)
Peace of Westphalia
27.

I was the minister of finance under Louis XIV whose policies of mercantilism caused France's economy to grow and prosper by making France self-sufficient instead of relying on imports

a)
Cardinal Mazarin
b)
Jean Baptiste Colbert
c)
Cardinal Richelieu
d)
Frederick William
28.

In his novel Don Quixote de la Mancha, written in 1605 during the Golden Age of Spanish Art and Literature, Miguel de Cervantes wrote about a poor Spanish nobleman who chases after windmills. This work is often called the birth of the modern European novel.

a)
True
b)
False
29.

Which of the following did the Glorious Revolution bring to England's throne?

a)
James I
b)
Charles I
c)
James II
d)
William and Mary
30.

Why did Peter the Great build the city of St. Petersburg?

a)
He wanted a city named after himself so that he would be remembered
b)
He wanted a city on a seaport that would make it easier to travel to the West
c)
He didn't like Moscow, so he decided to build a new city
d)
He wanted to build a city that was just like the European cities he visited.
31.

What was Peter the Great the first Russian ruler to make an effort to do?

a)
westernize Russia
b)
reduce the power of the nobles
c)
add territory to the Russian state
d)
organize and utilize a secret police force
32.

Off what English town did the clash between the Spanish Armada and the English fleet take place?

a)
Isle of Wight
b)
Dover
c)
Plymouth
d)
Portland Bill
33.

What advantages did the English navy have over the Spanish Armada. Check all that could apply

a)
The English ships did not have to travel as far
b)
The English ships could replenish their supplies easier
c)
The English navy was more familiar with the English Channel
d)
The English ships had heavier long range canons
e)
The Spanish Armada was more familiar with the English Channel
34.

What was the primary goal of the Edict of Nantes issued by Henry IV of France?

a)

To establish a new monarchy

b)

To promote religious tolerance

c)

To expand French territories

d)

To increase taxes on the nobility

35.

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Glorious Revolution in England?

a)

The establishment of a constitutional monarchy

b)

The abolition of the monarchy

c)

The unification of England and Scotland

d)

The expansion of the British Empire

36.

Which treaty ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648?

a)

Treaty of Versailles

b)

Peace of Westphalia

c)

Treaty of Utrecht

d)

Treaty of Paris

37.

Which Russian ruler is known for modernizing Russia and expanding its territory in the late 17th and early 18th centuries?

a)

Ivan the Terrible

b)

Catherine the Great

c)

Peter the Great

d)

Nicholas II

38.

Which of the following monarchs is often associated with the concept of 'divine right of kings' and the establishment of absolutism in France?

a)

Louis XIV

b)

Henry VIII

c)

Charles I

d)

Philip II

39.

What was a key characteristic of absolutist rule in Europe during the 17th century?

a)

Shared power with a parliamentary body

b)

Centralized control under a single ruler

c)

Decentralized governance with local autonomy

d)

Frequent changes in leadership

40.

Which of the following events marked the decline of absolutism in England?

a)

The Glorious Revolution

b)

The signing of the Magna Carta

c)

The War of the Roses

d)

The English Civil War

41.

Which monarch is credited with the construction of the Palace of Versailles, a symbol of absolute monarchy in France?

a)

Louis XIII

b)

Louis XIV

c)

Henry IV

d)

Philip II

42.

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish Armada launched by Philip II of Spain in 1588?

a)

To establish trade routes with Asia

b)

To invade and conquer England

c)

To explore the New World

d)

To defend against Ottoman invasions

43.

Which Russian ruler is known for modernizing the Russian army and expanding the Russian Empire in the late 17th and early 18th centuries?

a)

Ivan the Terrible

b)

Catherine the Great

c)

Peter the Great

d)

Nicholas II

44.

Who was the leader of the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War?

a)

Oliver Cromwell

b)

King Charles I

c)

Thomas Fairfax

d)

Prince Rupert

45.

What was the primary cause of the English Civil War?

a)

Disputes over religious freedoms

b)

Conflict over royal versus parliamentary authority

c)

Economic struggles

d)

Territorial expansion

46.

Which event marked the end of the English Civil War?

a)

The execution of King Charles I

b)

The signing of the Treaty of Westphalia

c)

The Restoration of Charles II

d)

The Battle of Naseby

47.

Which event is considered the starting point of the Thirty Years' War?

a)

The Defenestration of Prague

b)

The Battle of White Mountain

c)

The Peace of Augsburg

d)

The Treaty of Westphalia

48.

What was a significant consequence of the Thirty Years' War for the Holy Roman Empire?

a)

Strengthening of the central authority

b)

Increased religious unity

c)

Decentralization and fragmentation

d)

Expansion of territorial boundaries

49.

Which of the following countries emerged as a dominant power in Europe after the Thirty Years' War?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Sweden

d)

Austria

50.

What was the primary purpose of the Peace of Westphalia?

a)

To end the Thirty Years' War

b)

To establish a new European empire

c)

To promote trade between nations

d)

To create a unified European currency

51.

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Peace of Westphalia?

a)

Strengthening of the Holy Roman Empire

b)

Recognition of state sovereignty

c)

Unification of Germany

d)

Expansion of the Spanish Empire

52.

Which countries were primarily involved in negotiating the Peace of Westphalia?

a)

France, Spain, and England

b)

Sweden, France, and the Holy Roman Empire

c)

Russia, Poland, and Austria

d)

Italy, Portugal, and the Netherlands

53.

Which treaty ended the Seven Years' War in 1763?

a)

Treaty of Versailles

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Treaty of Utrecht

d)

Peace of Westphalia

54.

What was a significant consequence of the Seven Years' War for France?

a)

Expansion of colonial territories

b)

Loss of colonial territories

c)

Strengthening of the monarchy

d)

Increased religious unity

55.

Which two countries were the primary combatants in the North American theater of the Seven Years' War, also known as the French and Indian War?

a)

France and Spain

b)

Britain and France

c)

Spain and Portugal

d)

Britain and the Netherlands

56.

What was the primary reason for Louis XIV's revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685?

a)

To promote religious unity in France

b)

To expand French territories

c)

To increase taxes on the nobility

d)

To establish a new monarchy

57.

Which of the following best describes the economic policy implemented by Louis XIV's finance minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert?

a)

Laissez-faire capitalism

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Socialism

d)

Feudalism

58.

What was the significance of the Palace of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV?

a)

It served as a military fortress

b)

It was a symbol of absolute monarchy and royal power

c)

It was a center for religious worship

d)

It functioned as a major trading hub

59.

What was one of the main reasons for King Philip II's conflict with England?

a)

Religious differences between Catholicism and Protestantism

b)

Territorial disputes in the New World

c)

Trade disagreements over the Silk Road

d)

Alliance with the Ottoman Empire

60.

Which of the following territories was part of King Philip II's empire?

a)

Brazil

b)

The Netherlands

c)

India

d)

Australia

61.

What was a significant cultural achievement during the reign of King Philip II?

a)

The construction of the Palace of Versailles

b)

The flourishing of the Spanish Renaissance

c)

The establishment of the British Museum

d)

The founding of the University of Paris

62.

Who is the author of the novel 'Don Quixote'?

a)

Miguel de Cervantes

b)

William Shakespeare

c)

Leo Tolstoy

d)

Homer

63.

What is the name of Don Quixote's loyal squire?

a)

Sancho Panza

b)

Rocinante

c)

Dulcinea

d)

Pancho Villa

64.

In 'Don Quixote', what does the protagonist famously mistake for giants?

a)

Windmills

b)

Dragons

c)

Castles

d)

Trees

65.

In which century did Rembrandt live and work?

a)

15th century

b)

16th century

c)

17th century

d)

18th century

66.

What is a common theme found in Rembrandt's paintings?

a)

Mythological scenes

b)

Religious and biblical themes

c)

Abstract patterns

d)

Surreal landscapes

67.

What was one of Peter the Great's major reforms in Russia?

a)

Abolishing serfdom

b)

Modernizing the Russian military

c)

Establishing a constitutional monarchy

d)

Ending the practice of boyar nobility

68.

Which of the following was a significant outcome of Peter the Great's reign?

a)

Russia's expansion into Siberia

b)

The establishment of the Russian Orthodox Church

c)

The founding of the city of St. Petersburg

d)

The signing of the Treaty of Westphalia

69.

How did Peter the Great attempt to westernize Russia?

a)

By adopting the Gregorian calendar

b)

By building a new capital city

c)

By forming alliances with Asian countries

d)

By promoting traditional Russian customs

70.

What was the primary cause of the Glorious Revolution in 1688?

a)

The imposition of heavy taxes by King James II

b)

The desire to establish a Catholic monarchy

c)

The conflict between the monarchy and Parliament

d)

The invasion by the Spanish Armada

71.

Which monarchs ascended to the English throne as a result of the Glorious Revolution?

a)

Charles II and Catherine of Braganza

b)

William III and Mary II

c)

James II and Anne Hyde

d)

George I and Sophia of Hanover

72.

What significant document was signed as a result of the Glorious Revolution, limiting the powers of the monarchy?

a)

The Magna Carta

b)

The English Bill of Rights

c)

The Petition of Right

d)

The Act of Settlement

73.

Which of the following best describes a constitutional monarchy?

a)

A system where the monarch has absolute power

b)

A system where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution

c)

A system where the monarch is elected by the people

d)

A system where there is no monarch

74.

Which country is an example of a constitutional monarchy?

a)

United States

b)

Saudi Arabia

c)

United Kingdom

d)

China

75.

What is the role of a monarch in a constitutional monarchy?

a)

To govern the country with absolute authority

b)

To serve as a ceremonial figurehead

c)

To make all legislative decisions

d)

To lead the military

76.

What year was the English Bill of Rights enacted?

a)

1688

b)

1689

c)

1690

d)

1691

77.

Which monarchs accepted the English Bill of Rights?

a)

James II and Mary II

b)

William III and Mary II

c)

Charles II and Catherine of Braganza

d)

George I and Sophia of Hanover

78.

What was a key principle established by the English Bill of Rights?

a)

The divine right of kings

b)

The supremacy of Parliament

c)

The right to bear arms

d)

The establishment of a standing army