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WH 18.1 & 18.2 Combo Review

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 2hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
If the Spanish armada had not been defeated,
a)
Europe might have been ruled by the Spanish.
b)
England might have lost its power as a Protestant country.
c)
Philip II might have been able to sail to France.
d)
the balance of power may have shifted to Germany.
2.
Which of these played an important role as a cause of the French Wars of Religion?
a)
the problem of inflation
b)
the strong power of the French monarchy
c)
the Edict of Nantes
d)
the Calvinist Huguenots
3.
From 1500 to 1600 Europe experienced
a)
a series of natural disasters.
b)
a period of religious wars.
c)
an influx of Jewish and Muslims.
d)
the end to the bubonic plague.
4.
Which of these describes the Thirty Years’ War?
a)
a conflict based on religious fanaticism
b)
a dispute with political, religious, and territorial motives
c)
a conflict that involved Dutch Reformed and Catholic factions
d)
a war over succession to the throne of the Holy Roman Empire
5.
Sixteenth-century Europe was characterized by
a)
multiple problems of succession.
b)
heightened religious tension.
c)
substantial political freedom.
d)
expansive growth of trade.
6.
Queen Elizabeth worked to keep her people happy by
a)
becoming Catholic.
b)
reverting to radical Protestantism.
c)
passing laws that favored Catholics.
d)
following moderate Protestantism.
7.
This fleet of warships was the pride of Spain.
a)
Cavaliers
b)
boyars
c)
czar
d)
armada
8.
Henry of Navarre could not be crowned king of France because
a)
of his last name.
b)
he was Protestant.
c)
of his wife’s identity.
d)
he issued the Edict of Nantes.
9.
Which of the following factors fueled the French civil wars of 1562–1598? Select ALL that apply.
a)
The issuance of the Edict of Nantes
b)
The persecution of Protestants by Catholic kings
c)
The conversion of Henry IV to Catholicism
d)
The fact that many nobles were Huguenots
e)
Discontent with the growing power of the monarchy
10.
The witchcraft trials in Europe targeted which demographic?
a)
poor single women in their 50s
b)
wealthy married women in their 30s
c)
poor young women in their 40s
d)
poor widowed women in their 50s
11.
Which of the following statements about Elizabeth I of England is true?
a)
She became the only supreme governor of the state.
b)
She rejected Protestantism as the faith of England.
c)
She enforced laws favoring Catholics.
d)
She was extreme in her foreign policy.
12.
What was one result of the Thirty Years’ War?
a)
Philip II and Elizabeth I fought over religion.
b)
All major powers except England participated in the plundering of Germany.
c)
France acquired the Baltic Sea.
d)
The Holy Roman Empire was more powerful than ever.
13.
Throughout his empire, King Philip II of Spain was a great supporter of
a)
new trade routes.
b)
militant Catholicism.
c)
an excellent military.
d)
moderate Protestantism.
14.
In the Thirty Years’ War, France fought against both the Holy Roman Empire and Spain in order to
a)
gain political leadership in Europe.
b)
win religious freedom for its citizens.
c)
preserve the divine right of kings.
d)
purge the Catholic Church of corruption.
15.

Sort the events relating to the Thirty Years’ War into chronological order.

a)

The Peace of Augsburg does not recognize Calvinism.

1.

1st

b)

The Thirty Years' War begins as a conflict between Catholics and Protestants.

2.

2nd

c)

France enters the war in opposition to Spain and the Holy Roman Empire.

3.

3rd

d)

The Peace of Westphalia gives France new territories.

4.

4th

e)

The Holy Roman Empire is broken up into separate states.

5.

5th

16.

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

a)

To invade England

b)

To discover new territories

c)

To defend the Spanish Empire against Ottoman naval power

d)

To establish a trade route to Asia

17.

What was the result of the attack of the Spanish Armada?

a)

England defeated Spain

b)

Spain defeated England

c)

Spain defeated the Netherlands

d)

The Netherlands defeated Spain

18.

This began as a religious war between Protestants and Catholics

a)

War of the Austrian Succession

b)

Thirty Years War

c)

War of the Spanish Succession

d)

French and Indian War

19.
Another reason for conflict in Europe was religion.  People began to oppose the __________________ church
a)
Protestant
b)
Methodist
c)
Catholic
d)
Baptist
20.

The French Wars of Religion were fought between Catholics and what other religious group?

a)

Hindus

b)

Jews

c)

Muslims

d)

Protestants

21.

Mark any/all of the following that are true statements about civil war in France:

a)

was caused by tensions between Catholics & Protestants

b)

led to some French people (mostly Protestants) to flee to different countries

c)

fought between 1562 and 1598 and left over one million people dead

d)

the power of the Catholic monarchy also fueled these wars

22.

The last of the great religious wars in Europe, it was fought between Protestant countries and Catholic countries. The Protestant countries eventually won strengthening Sweden and France. France was actually a Catholic country but fought with the Protestants to gain power and leadership in Europe.

a)

Franco-Prussian War

b)

The Great War

c)

7 Years War

d)

The 30 Years War

23.

The most important political and military result of the 30 Years’ War and the Peace of Westphalia was the

a)

Decline of Denmark as a power in the Baltic/Northern Europe

b)

Decline of the Ottoman Empire as a great power

c)

Rise of English naval power

d)

Rise of Russia as a great power

e)

Rise of France as a great power

24.

Mark any/all of the following that are true statements about the Thirty Years' War:

a)

was caused by both political and religious reasons

b)

fought mainly in France

c)

fought between Catholics and Protestants; Protestants vs. Protestants; and Catholics vs. Catholics

d)

this struggle for power ended up involving most of the nations of Europe

25.
Protestants dominate which region of Europe?
a)
eastern Europe.
b)
southern Europe
c)
western Europe.
d)
northern Europe.
26.
What is a heretic?
a)
A person whose beliefs are not the same as the Church.
b)
A person whose beliefs are the same as the Church.
c)
A person who lives near the woods.
d)
A person who has a lot of hair.
27.
The main religion in Europe during the
Middle Ages was
a)
Christian or Catholic
b)
Pagan
c)
Jewish
28.

What religious tradition is most common in the culture of many European societies?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

29.

Why did Spain attack England?

a)

Spain were "defenders" of Catholicism

b)

Protestants declared war against Spain

c)

England went back and forth with alliances

d)

English pirates attacked Spanish ships

30.

Who were considered the most vulnerable groups during the Witchcraft Trials because they were unable to defend themselves?

a)

Poor

b)

Homeless

c)

Old women

d)

Foreign

31.

True or False: The government was unstable at the start of the Witchcraft Trials and grew stronger over time, which led to the trials declining.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

True or False: The effect of the Thiry Years War was the breakup of the Holy Roman Empire so all states could run independently.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What was the cause of the French Wars of Religion?

a)

Govt instability and hysteria

b)

Kings overreached their power and punished Parliament

c)

Parliament invited invaders

d)

Catholic French King persecuted Huguenots (French Protestants)

34.

The Edict of Nantes led to these 2 developments of France.

a)

Catholicism became the official religion of France

b)

Huguenots received political and social rights

c)

Huguenots continued to be prosecuted for the next centuries

d)

Protestantism became the official religion of France

35.

What was the effect of Spain losing the war against England? *

a)

Limited Spain's military power

b)

England and France became superpowers

c)

Spain lost territory

d)

Spain became bankrupt

36.
Why did Oliver Cromwell lead the New Model Army to overthrow the English monarchy?
a)
He believed that God was leading them.
b)
He opposed the extreme faction in Parliament.
c)
He sought to establish democracy.
d)
He wanted to replace the king his own son.
37.
Sixteenth-century Europe was characterized by
a)
multiple problems of succession.
b)
heightened religious tension.
c)
substantial political freedom.
d)
expansive growth of trade.
38.
The Puritans played an important role in
a)
the thinking of John Locke.
b)
the defeat of the Spanish armada.
c)
the English Civil War.
d)
the Glorious Revolution.
39.
What did the English Bill of Rights accomplish?
a)
It abolished Parliament.
b)
It abolished the monarchy.
c)
It recognized Parliament’s right to make laws.
d)
It recognized the right of a king to rule absolutely.
40.
The ideas of _____ can be found in the American Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
a)
Thomas Wilson
b)
John Calvin
c)
Miguel de Cervantes.
d)
John Locke
41.
What led up to the Glorious Revolution?
a)
a bloody war between William of Orange and his father-in-law, James
b)
the desertion of many of James II’s soldiers as well as the defection of his daughter
c)
the passage of a Bill of Rights giving Parliament more power
d)
the formation of a limited, or constitutional, monarchy
42.
James I of England struggled with Parliament because he believed in
a)
sharing power and duties with Parliament.
b)
the divine right of kings.
c)
the Puritan religion.
d)
Catholicism.
43.
Which of the following is evidence that religion was an important element in the English Civil War, the formation of a commonwealth, and the Restoration?
a)
Parliament kept much of its power after the civil war.
b)
Cavaliers and Roundheads supported opposite sides.
c)
King James II began to appoint Catholics to high public offices.
d)
Parliament passed a Petition of Right, limiting the king’s rights to act.
44.

Two revolutions occurred in England during the seventeenth century. The first, the _____ Revolution, was a period of armed conflict between supporters of the king and parliamentary forces. (a)   Thanks to his supporters, known as the ​ (b)   , Oliver Cromwell emerged victorious and began ruling England as a military dictator. No effective leader arose to succeed Cromwell on his death, and the monarchy was restored. The second, the ___​ (c)   __, happened when William of Orange invaded England, causing the unpopular King James II to flee to France.

Choose from the below words
Parliamentary
English
Puritan
New Model Army
Cavaliers
House of Commons
Glorious Revolution
Dutch
Hanover
45.

Sort key events of seventeenth-century England into chronological order.

a)

Parliament passes the Petition of Right, limiting the monarch's powers.

b)

A civil war is fought between supporters of the king and parliamentary forces.

c)

England becomes a commonwealth under the rule of a military dictator.

d)

The Stuart monarchy is restored, and Charles II is crowned king.

1)
2)
3)
4)
46.

Sort key events of seventeenth-century England into chronological order.

a)

Charles II and his successor James II oppose Parliament's anti-Catholicism.

b)

Parliament invites William and Mary to take over the English throne.

c)

The Glorious Revolution takes place as James II flees to France.

d)

The English Bill of Rights and the Toleration Act are signed.

1)
2)
3)
4)
47.
Thomas Hobbes believed that humans were guided by
a)
reason and intellect.
b)
religion and personal ethics.
c)
a desire to avoid conflict.
d)
basic survival instincts.
48.
John Locke’s arguments were used in the eighteenth century to
a)
support demands for constitutional government.
b)
restore papal influence within the government.
c)
justify absolutism and the divine right of kings.
d)
encourage people to live without government.
49.
James I of England believed in the divine right of kings, which is the idea that kings
a)
were equal to God and therefore did not have to live by the laws of the Church.
b)
were granted the wisdom of God upon assuming the throne and therefore was faultless.
c)
could know the mind of God and therefore could determine the future through divination.
d)
received their power from God and were responsible only to God.
50.
Oliver Cromwell’s defeat of the king of England’s forces allowed him to
a)
restore the French monarchy to the throne.
b)
take control of England and establish a military dictatorship.
c)
execute members of Parliament who disagreed with his policies.
d)
return England to Catholicism and establish a pro-Catholic Parliament.
51.
The foundation for a constitutional monarchy in England began with the
a)
Toleration Act of 1489.
b)
Bill of Rights.
c)
Glorious Revolution.
d)
Edict of Nantes.
52.

In 1642, Parliament raised an army to fight King Charles. This war between Parliament and the king lasted 7 years from 1642-1649. It was called____.

a)

The War of the North and South

b)

The English Civil War

c)

Cromwell's Battle

d)

Charles I War

53.

What was not true of the English Civil War?

a)

The King and his supporters were victorious

b)

Parliament and their supporters were victorious

c)

The monarchy was abolished

d)

Oliver Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector

54.

The English Parliament requested that Mary (Queen of Scots) and William of Orange (her husband) come in to take the throne from James II in a bloodless overthrow, which was known as the ________________________.

a)

English Revolution

b)

Glorious Revolution

c)

French Revolution

d)

Spanish Inquisition

55.

This established a freely elected Parliament and restricted the powers of the Monarch. This laid the groundwork for a limited or constitutional Monarch.

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Rights of Man

d)

Constitution

56.

The legislative body of England

a)

triangular trade

b)

glorious revolution

c)

parliament

d)

enlightenment

57.
Who "restored" himself to power during the English Restoration?
a)
James I
b)
James II
c)
King Henry VIII
d)
Charles II
58.
This unpopular monarch was the reason for the English Civil War
a)
Edward I
b)
Charles I
c)
Charles II
d)
James I
59.
Why did King Charles I refuse to let Parliament meet for 11 years?
a)
Charles I wanted to be an absolute monarch.
b)
Parliament believed in the divine right of kings.
c)
Charles I wanted his power to be limited.
d)
Parliament did not want to limit the power of the monarch.
60.
Were members of a group of Protestants that arose in the 16th century within the Church of England. They demanded the simplification of doctrine and worship, and greater strictness in religious discipline.
a)
Puritans
b)
Joint-stock company
c)
Refugee
61.

The Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and the Glorious Revolution all contributed to Great Britain’s development of

a)

absolute monarchy

b)

ethnic rivalries

c)

religious unity

d)

constitutional monarchy

62.

The Magna Carta, Petition of Right and the English Bill of Rights did what?

a)

put limits on the English monarchy

b)

destroyed the English monarchy

c)

Put Oliver Cromwell into power

d)

created an absolute monarchy

63.

Match the following

a)

Hobbes’s name for the state, which he believed needed an absolute ruler with unlimited power

1.

Leviathan

b)

English Protestants who felt that the Church ofEngland needed further reform and sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship

2.

Puritans

c)

supporters of Parliament in the English Civil War

3.

Roundheads

d)

belief that the ruler gets his power from God and not from his subjects

4.

divine right of kings

e)

specific rights that cannot be taken away

5.

natural rights

64.
James I of England struggled with Parliament because he believed in
a)
sharing power and duties with Parliament.
b)
the divine right of kings.
c)
the Puritan religion.
d)
Catholicism.
65.
Which of the following is evidence that religion was an important element in the English Civil War, the formation of a commonwealth, and the Restoration?
a)
Parliament kept much of its power after the civil war.
b)
Cavaliers and Roundheads supported opposite sides.
c)
King James II began to appoint Catholics to high public offices.
d)
Parliament passed a Petition of Right, limiting the king’s rights to act
66.
What led up to the Glorious Revolution?
a)
a bloody war between William of Orange and his father-in-law, James
b)
the desertion of many of James II’s soldiers as well as the defection of his daughter
c)
the passage of a Bill of Rights giving Parliament more power
d)
the formation of a limited, or constitutional, monarchy
67.

What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on the religious dynamics in England?

a)

It led to the dominance of Protestantism

b)

It led to the dominance of Catholicism

c)

It led to religious tolerance between Protestants and Catholics

d)

It led to the banning of all religions other than Protestantism

68.

What was the impact of the Glorious Revolution on the political structure of England?

a)

It led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy

b)

It led to the establishment of a totalitarian regime

c)

It led to the establishment of a democratic republic

d)

It led to the establishment of a theocratic state

69.
William and Mary came to power during a period known as the
a)
Holy Restoration
b)
Glorious Revolution
c)
Graceful Transition
d)
Hostile Takeover
70.
Who became leader of England directly after the English Civil War?
a)
William and Mary
b)
Oliver Cromwell
c)
Charles II
d)
James I
71.
What document did William and Mary sign to become the monarchs of England?
a)
The Magna Carta
b)
The English Bill of Rights
c)
Petition of Rights
d)
Parliament letter
72.
In England, the group that makes the laws and is made up of elected officials is called....................................
a)
Roundheads
b)
Commonwealth
c)
Cavaliers
d)
Parliament
73.

After the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell established a commonwealth but then sent Parliament home and established a _____________.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Autocracy

74.

These were the supporters of Parliament

a)

Roundheads

b)

Cavaliers

c)

Royalists

d)

Catholics

75.

A document written to promote the rights of English citizens under King Charles I

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Petition of Right

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

English Bill of Rights

76.

A Constitutional Monarchy

a)

gives Parliament unlimited power

b)

gives the monarch unlimited power

c)

promotes the rights of the monarch's subject

d)

limits the power of the monarch

77.

The period during the reign of Charles II, during which the monarchy was restored was the

a)

Restoration

b)

Reformation

c)

Glorious Revolution

d)

English Civil War

78.

These were supporters of the king.

a)

Roundheads

b)

Royalists

c)

Catholics

d)

Puritans

79.

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the English Civil War?

a)

power

b)

money

c)

religion

d)

military

80.

Match the following

a)

Thought people were naturally selfish and quick to fight. He believed in a strong powerful leader.

1.

Thomas Hobbes

b)

Everyone has a right to everything so people are always at war to get what they want

2.

Hobbes's idea of a 

State of Nature

c)

People agree to give over some of their freedoms in exchange for government protection

3.

Social Contract (Locke's View)

d)

Life, Liberty, and Property

4.

Natural Rights

e)

No rules or people in charge to help the people protect their natural rights

5.

Locke's idea of a 

State of Nature

81.

Match the following:

a)

No rules or people in charge to help the people protect their natural rights

1.

Locke's idea of a 

State of Nature

b)

People are born tabula rasa and learn from their own experiences who help shape them

2.

Blank Slate Theory

c)

Book written by Hobbes that explains his belief in a strong sovereign leader with total power

3.

Leviathan

d)

People can grow and learn from their mistakes and can govern themselves.

4.

John Locke

82.

According to John Locke, people are born with three natural rights which are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Thomas Hobbes believed that the only effective leader a country could have needed to have absolute power

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Which of the following people believed that if the government did not uphold your natural rights you could overthrow them?

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

85.

Which one of these people believed that people cannot be left to govern themselves because it would result in war?

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

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