Absolute Monarchy in Europe Answers

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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.

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Someone who believes in divine rule believes that God

favors aristocrats and people of wealth.

chooses monarchs to represent him on Earth.

supports kings and queens but does not choose them.

wants government to be in the hands of the people.

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

What is an armada?

an army led by priests

a large fleet of warships

soldiers armed with bows and arrows

any invading military force

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