Rise of the Nation-State — Unit test Answers

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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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Which three topics became a major focus of the Enlightenment?

A
astronomy, mathematics, physics
B
classicism, humanism, individualism
C
rights and responsibilities, politics, reason
D
spirituality, religion, chivalry
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How does a constitutional monarchy differ from an absolute monarchy?

A
It gives kings and queens much more power.
B
It allows judges to put a king or queen in jail.
C
It prevents kings and queens from making laws.
D
It puts limits on the power of the king and queen.
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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.
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Who took control after the fall of both Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety?

A
The church temporarily took control with leadership.
B
The military took control under Napoleon as leader.
C
The Directory took control with Napoleon as leader.
D
The Directory took control under five leaders.

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