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Age Of Absolutism
Test Description: Trivia relating to the Age of Absolutism.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which king nicknamed himself the Sun King to emphasize his importance?
A
Peter the Great
B
Louis XIV of France
C
Philip II of Spain
D
Frederick the Great of Prussia
2) After the Glorious Revolution, a(n)_________ was established in England.
A
Commonwealth
B
Oligarchy
C
Limited Monarchy
D
Absolute Monarchy
3) In the 16 and 1700's, absolute monarchs in Europe adopted an economic policy known as
A
capitalism
B
mercantilism
C
socialism
D
communism
4) In 1648, the Peace of Westphalia
A
ended Portuguese domination of the European world
B
partitioned Poland between Russia and Germany
C
ended the Thirty Years War
D
outlawed the use of the Inquisition
5) One way that Louis XIV expanded his power was by
A
staging an uprising called the Fronde
B
outlawing court ceremonies at Versailles
C
building a strong army
D
having Cardinal Richelieu executed
6) Which king's palace and court life has given him a title as the model of absolute monarchy?
A
Philip II of Spain
B
Charles V of Spain
C
Louis XIV of France
D
Peter the Great of Russia
7) Under mercantilism, European nations tried to increase _____________, while decreasing ____________.
A
conquests, trade
B
imports, exports
C
power, divine right
D
exports, imports
8) Which of the following best describes the English Civil War?
A
the Levellers grew strong
B
the monarch won
C
it led to political change
D
the Catholics were defeated
9) English kings' claims to absolute power was challenged by
A
the Cavaliers
B
the Anglicans
C
Parliament
D
the Tudors
10) During the Fronde
A
Louis XVI murdered thousands of Huguenots
B
Louis XVI overturned the Edict of Nantes
C
Louis XIV was forced from the royal palace by French rebels
D
Louis XIII was overthrown by Huguenots
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