Absolute Monarchy in Europe Answers
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The greatest accomplishment of Philip II of Spain was to
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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.2
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The weakening of the Catholic Church’s power in Europe in the 1500s and 1600s led to
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a decline in the power of kings and queens.B
a rise in the power of kings and queens.C
a decline in the use of standing armies.D
a rise in the power of legislatures across the continent.3
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.4
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.5
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.6
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.7
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.8
Look at the painting of King Louis XIV of France.
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viciousB
wealthyC
ordinaryD
weak9
Who suffered when Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes?
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only English CatholicsB
only French ProtestantsC
only aristocrats of all religionsD
only poor, religious peasants10
Which was Peter the Great responsible for?
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reforming Russia and making it a republicB
giving power to Russia’s highest ranking noblemenC
turning Russia into a modern, powerful nationD
following a policy of peace with Russia’s neighborsDid you find these answers helpful?
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