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Which was Peter the Great responsible for?

reforming Russia and making it a republic

giving power to Russia’s highest ranking noblemen

turning Russia into a modern, powerful nation

following a policy of peace with Russia’s neighbors

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What is an armada?

an army led by priests

a large fleet of warships

soldiers armed with bows and arrows

any invading military force

Who suffered when Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes?

only English Catholics

only French Protestants

only aristocrats of all religions

only poor, religious peasants

The weakening of the Catholic Church’s power in Europe in the 1500s and 1600s led to

a decline in the power of kings and queens.

a rise in the power of kings and queens.

a decline in the use of standing armies.

a rise in the power of legislatures across the continent.

Which of these statements best describes absolute rulers?

Absolute rulers’ powers are checked only by the military.

Absolute rulers are figureheads who carry out the Church’s wishes.

Absolute rulers depend on the advice of a parliament.

Absolute rulers have no checks on their power.

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