Absolute Monarchy in Europe — Quiz

Question 1

Louis XIV is considered a perfect example of an absolute monarch because he

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held all power in France and claimed to represent God on Earth.

Question 2

Louis XIV ruled from his lavish palace located in

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Versailles.

Question 3

Louis XIV called himself the “Sun King” because he

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thought that, like the sun, he was at the center of the French universe.

Question 4

The Spanish Inquisition grew out of Philip II’s

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strong Roman Catholic beliefs.

Question 5

During the 1600s, England put more power in the hands of an elected parliament. What did France do?

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France put more power in the hands of its monarchy.

Question 6

What did French aristocrats do in an effort to keep their privileges?

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They put more power in the hands of the king.

Question 7

Who suffered when Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes?

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only French Protestants

Question 8

What is an armada?

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a large fleet of warships

Question 9

What resulted from Louis XIV’s constant pursuit of warfare?

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France was left deeply in debt.

Question 10

Because Philip II wanted a standing army, he found it necessary to

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raise taxes.

Absolute Monarchy in Europe — Quiz Answers