Absolute Monarchy in Europe Answers
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What measure did Peter the Great take to westernize his court?
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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.2
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Look at the painting of King Louis XIV of France.
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viciousB
wealthyC
ordinaryD
weak3
The Spanish Inquisition grew out of Philip II’s
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strong Roman Catholic beliefs.B
disagreements with the Roman Catholic Church.C
success in conquering England.D
belief in the teachings of the Reformation.4
What did French aristocrats do in an effort to keep their privileges?
A
They put more power in the hands of the king.B
They declared war on the king.C
They left the Catholic Church.D
They organized an elected parliament.5
Because Philip II wanted a standing army, he found it necessary to
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invade England.B
raise taxes.C
oppose the Counter-Reformation.D
give more power to his people.6
Why did Peter the Great call his new capital city a "window on Europe”?
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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.7
Peter the Great reduced the power of the boyars by
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ending all plans for conquest and territorial expansion.B
introducing the Eastern Orthodox religion to Russia.C
hiring European military advisers.D
introducing a merit system of nobility.8
During the 1600s, England put more power in the hands of an elected parliament. What did France do?
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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.9
What resulted from Louis XIV’s constant pursuit of warfare?
A
France conquered all of Europe.B
Louis was overthrown by England.C
France was left deeply in debt.D
French aristocrats were able to set up a parliament.10
Which of these statements best describes absolute rulers?
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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.Did you find these answers helpful?
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