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World History Chapter 5: Absolute Monarchs In Europe, Set 3
Test Description: World History Chapter 5: Absolute Monarchs in Europe, set 3
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1) What was the Edict of Nantes issued in an effort to do?
A
increase the political power of the French Catholics
B
break the power of the French nobility
C
increase the political power of the Huguenots
D
bring an end to violent religious conflicts in France
2) What was the main cause of the eight civil wars that were fought in France between 1562 and 1598?
A
religious differences
B
the lack of a clear heir to the throne
C
economic hardship
D
class differences
3) What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?
A
It restored power to the monarch.
B
It made clear the limits of royal power.
C
It allowed for the bloodless overthrow of King James II.
D
It established the group of government ministers known as the cabinet.
4) What was the Thirty Years' War a conflict over?
A
religion, territory, and power among European ruling families
B
the invasion of Silesia by the king of Prussia
C
the closing of Catholic churches by Ferdinand II
D
the alliance of Maria Theresa and the French kings
5) What were some of Philip II's accomplishments as king of Spain?
A
He built up the strongest army in the world with 80,000 men.
B
He won territory in the Seven Years' War.
C
He reformed the culture and made Spain a power to be reckoned with.
D
He defended Roman Catholicism and helped stimulate the arts.
6) What were some of the things Peter the Great did to westernize Russia?
A
He moved the capital of Russia to Moscow, which has a seaport.
B
He introduced the potato and tobacco, both of which became staples.
C
He raised women's status and made nobles wear Western fashions.
D
He established the outdoor market and promoted the arts.
7) Which of the following did the Glorious Revolution bring to England's throne?
A
James II
B
Oliver Cromwell
C
Charles I
D
William and Mary
8) Which of the following did the Restoration restore to power in England?
A
the king who had been overthrown in the civil war
B
the Catholics
C
the monarchy, as an institution
D
Parliament
9) Which of the following reflects the chronological order of events in English history?
A
the Glorious Revolution-the Restoration-the English Civil War
B
the English Civil War-the Restoration-the Glorious Revolution
C
the Restoration-the English Civil War-the Glorious Revolution
D
the English Civil War-the Glorious Revolution-the Restoration
10) Which war resulted in the beginning of the modern state system in Europe?
A
War of the Austrian Succession
B
Thirty Years' War
C
War of the Spanish Succession
D
Seven Years' War
11) Which war was sparked by religious conflict and resulted in the increased power of France, the weakening of Spain and Austria, and the devastation of Germany?
A
the War of the Austrian Succession
B
the War of the Spanish Succession
C
the Seven Years' War
D
the Thirty Years' War
12) Who inherited the Austrian throne only after Charles VI had the other European powers sign an agreement declaring they would recognize the heir?
A
William of Orange
B
Maria Theresa
C
Anastasia Romanov
D
Frederick the Great
13) Why did Peter the Great build the city of St. Petersburg?
A
He wanted a city named after himself so that he would be remembered.
B
He wanted a city on a seaport that would make it easier to travel to the West.
C
He wanted to build a city that was just like the European cities he visited.
D
He didn't like Moscow, so he decided to build a new city.
14) Why did strong states form more slowly in central Europe than in western Europe?
A
The citizens in the empires overthrew one ruler after another.
B
They experienced terrible losses during the Thirty Years' War.
C
The rulers wore too many crowns and ruled too much land.
D
They had weak empires and poor economies without a middle class.
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