WorksheetsAge of Absolutism Reading Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was the outcome for Maria Theresa in the War of Austrian Succession?
She lost her entire empire
She kept the rest of her empire intact
She gained new territories
She formed an alliance with Prussia
What is absolutism?
a form of government where a monarch's power is limited by a constitution
a system where a single ruler holds absolute, unchecked power
a system with shared governance between the monarch and parliament
a form of government focused only on military control
Which theory justified absolutist rule?
Social Contract Theory
Divine Right Theory
Enlightenment Principles
Theocracy
What was one primary characteristic of absolute monarch?
Regular power-sharing with nobles
Centralized authority with control over all aspects of governance
Decentralized government to empower region
Strong alliances with merchant control
Absolute rulers often engage in public works to
show off their power and strengthen infrastructure
encourage free-market economies
avoid wars with neighboring countries
promote democracy
What was a consequence of Louis XIV moving his court to Versailles?
reduced expenses for the monarchy
allowed nobles more freedom from Paris
Neutralized noble threat
Strengthened Protestant influence
What was the nickname of Louis XIV?
Moon King
Earth King
Greatest King
Sun King
What economic mistake did Spain make after gaining wealth from its colonies?
Supporting Protestant rebellions
Relying on foreign goods instead of domestic production
Cutting taxes from peasants
Ignoring naval advancements
What triggered the Thirty Year's War?
economic rivalry between Austria and Prussia
England's naval dominance
religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics in Germany
French attempts to invade Spain
What role did the Peace of Westphalia play in European politics?
ended France's dominance in Europe
dissolved the Holy Roman Empire
introduced equal negotiations rights for nations
unified Spain and Austria
What family ruled Austria during the Age of Absolutism?
Hapsburg
Bourbon
Hohenzollern
Romanov
Frederick the Great was considered an Enlightened Despot because he
abolished serfdom entirely
gave more power to peasants
unified all of Germany
focused on religious freedom and educational reforms
What dynasty ruled Russia for approximately 300 years?
Hapsburg
Bourbon
Tudor
Romanov
What was a major reform Peter the Great introduced to Russia?
establishing Western-style education and military practices
strengthening serfdom
abolishing the Russian Orthodox Church
completely isolating Russia from European influence
Why did Peter the Great build St. Petersburg
to create a religious capital for the Russian Orthodox Church
to secure a warm-water port for trade and naval power
to replace Moscow as the political center of Russia
to honor the Romanov family legacy
