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- 1. Multiple Choice
What concept was the belief in "divine right" used to support?
absolute rule
freedom of religion
separation of church and state
waging war for religious purposes
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which war was sparked by religious conflict and resulted in the increased power of France, the weakening of Spain and Austria, and the devastation of Germany?
the Seven Years' War
the Thirty Years' War
the War of the Spanish Succession
the War of the Austrian Succession
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following did the Glorious Revolution bring to England's throne?
James I
Charles I
James II
William and Mary
- 4. Multiple Choice
By the end of the 1600's, what had England's system of government become?
an absolute monarchy
a military dictatorship
a constitutional monarchy
a constitutional democracy
- 5. Multiple Choice
During the reign of Ivan the Terrible, which of the following groups suffered the greatest loss of power?
the serfs
the boyars
the monarchy
the Russian Orthodox church
- 6. Multiple Choice
What were some of Philip II's accomplishments as king of Spain?
He built up the strongest army in the world
He won territory in the Seven Years' War
He reformed the culture and made Spain a power to be reckoned with
He defended Roman Catholicism and helped stimulate the arts
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the main cause of the eight civil wars that were fought in France between 1562 and 1598?
class differences
economic hardship
religious differences
the lack of a clear heir to the throne
- 8. Multiple Choice
What king became France's most powerful ruler and boasted "I am the state"?
Henry II
Henry IV
Louis IX
Louis XIV
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why did Peter the Great build the city of St. Petersburg?
He wanted a city named after himself so that he would be remembered
He wanted a city on a seaport that would make it easier to travel to the West
He didn't like Moscow, so he decided to build a new city
He wanted to build a city that was just like the European cities he visited
- 10. Multiple Choice
European monarchs became absolute rulers in response to which of the following?
heavy tax burdens that were levied to support trade and colonial growth
the growth and increased power of nobilities and representative bodies
the increased size of courts and new government bureaucracies
religious and territorial conflicts that caused warfare and revolts
- 11. Multiple Choice
What was the Edict of Nantes issued in an effort to do?
break the power of the French nobility
increase the political power of the Huguenots
increase the political power of the French Catholics
bring an end to the violent religious conflicts in France
- 12. Multiple Choice
What political purpose did the splendid palace at Versailles serve?
to aid the artists of the time by displaying their works for others to see
to show the power of Louis XIV and arouse the envy of the other monarchs
to reflect the religious faith of Louis XIV and give the appearance of strength and virtue
to reflect Louis XIV's ideas of westernization and his desire to modernize his country
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following did the Restoration "restore" to power in England?
Parliament
the Catholics
the monarchy, as an institution
the king who had been overthrown in the civil war
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which war resulted in the beginning of the modern state system in Europe?
Seven Years' War
Thirty Years' War
War of the Spanish Succession
War of the Austrian Succession
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was Peter the Great the first Russian ruler to make an effort to do?
westernize Russia
reduce the power of the nobles
add territory to the Russian state
organize and utilize a secret police force
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following reflects the chronological order of events in English history?
the Glorious Revolution - the Restoration - the English Civil War
the English Civil War - the Restoration - the Glorious Revolution
the English Civil war - the Glorious Revolution - the Restoration
the Restoration - the English Civil War - the Glorious Revolution
- 17. Multiple Choice
What problem helped to weaken the Spanish Empire?
Spain experienced a period of severe inflation and heavy taxes
Spain developed a highly influental middle class and loss its nobility
Spanish kings borrowed money from England and France to finance wars
Spanish kings refused to declare bankruptcy or repay their debts
- 18. Multiple Choice
How did Cardinal Richelieu work to increase the power of the Bourbon monarchy?
He dissolved Parliament and refused to make Puritan reforms
He executed nobles and gave their land to the middle class
He moved against the Huguenots and weakened the power of the nobles
He excluded nobles from his councils and demanded they live at court
- 19. Multiple Choice
Why did strong states form more slowly in central Europe than in western Europe?
They experienced terrible losses during the Thirty Years' War
They had weak empires and poor economies without a middle class
The citizens in the empires overthrew one ruler after another
The rulers wore too many crowns and ruled too much land
- 20. Multiple Choice
What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?
It established the group of government ministers known as the cabinet
It allowed for the bloodless overthrow of King James II
It made clear the limits of royal power
It restored power to the monarch
- 21. Multiple Choice
What were some of the things Peter the Great did to westernize Russia?
He raised women's status and made nobles wear Western fashions.
He introduced the potato and tobacco, both of which became staples
He moved the capital of Russia to Moscow, which has a seaport
He established the outdoor market and promoted the Arts
- 22. Multiple Choice
What was one reason Ivan IV was called Ivan the Terrible?
He poisoned his wife because she was from a boyar family
He organized a police force that murdered people he considered traitors
He made the nobility dependent on him and gave power to the middle class
He was in debt to several countries and had to declare bankruptcy
- 23. Multiple Choice
How did the Puritans finally win the English Civil War?
Cromwell's army defeated the Royalists, and the Puritans held the king prisoner
Cromwell killed Charles I and appointed himself dictator
Cromwell stormed the castle and seized Charles I
Cromwell won support of Parliament and was appointed dictator
- 24. Multiple Choice
Who inherited the Austrian throne only after Charles VI had the other European powers sign an agreement declaring they would recognize her?
Frederick the Great
Anastasia Romanov
William of Orange
Maria Theresa
- 25. Multiple Choice
What did Frederick the Great believe a ruler should be?
a father to his people
all-powerful and unrelenting
suspicious of his advisers
a military commander
- 26. Multiple Choice
Who is credited with inventing the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Nikolas Tesla
Benjamin Franklin
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which fictional city is the home of Batman?
Gotham City
Metropolis
Jump City
Bat City
- 28. Multiple Choice
In which sport would you perform the Fosbury Flop?
High Jump
Hurdles
Soccer
Basketball
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which crime-fighting cartoon dog has the initials "S.D." on his collar?
Scooby Doo
Sedgewick Dawg
Simon Dane
Stephen Doodle
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which planet is closest to Earth?
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Krypton
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