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Which was Peter the Great responsible for?

A
reforming Russia and making it a republic
B
giving power to Russia’s highest ranking noblemen
C
turning Russia into a modern, powerful nation
D
following a policy of peace with Russia’s neighbors
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Who suffered when Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes?

A
only English Catholics
B
only French Protestants
C
only aristocrats of all religions
D
only poor, religious peasants
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The greatest accomplishment of Philip II of Spain was to

A
invade and occupy England.
B
end taxation in his kingdom.
C
preside over the growth of a large empire.
D
spread the teachings of the Reformation.
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The Spanish Inquisition grew out of Philip II’s

A
strong Roman Catholic beliefs.
B
disagreements with the Roman Catholic Church.
C
success in conquering England.
D
belief in the teachings of the Reformation.
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When Louis XIV said, “I am the state,” he meant that he

A
had absolute power.
B
was no longer king.
C
had decided to change his name.
D
no longer believed in God.
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Why did Peter the Great call his new capital city a "window on Europe”?

A
He wanted St. Petersburg to be a model of European culture.
B
He introduced the first European-style windows to Russia.
C
He wanted to build a city close to Europe but far from the sea.
D
He wanted his capital to be the opposite of all things European.
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Which of these statements best describes absolute rulers?

A
Absolute rulers’ powers are checked only by the military.
B
Absolute rulers are figureheads who carry out the Church’s wishes.
C
Absolute rulers depend on the advice of a parliament.
D
Absolute rulers have no checks on their power.
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Louis XIV ruled from his lavish palace located in

A
Paris.
B
St. Petersburg.
C
Madrid.
D
Versailles.
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What measure did Peter the Great take to westernize his court?

A
He converted to Protestantism.
B
He banned women from social gatherings.
C
He asked court members to wear traditional clothes.
D
He banned beards, which were a popular style at the time.
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During the 1600s, England put more power in the hands of an elected parliament. What did France do?

A
France followed the English example.
B
France put more power in the hands of its aristocracy.
C
France put more power in the hands of its monarchy.
D
France gave power to a series of weak kings.

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