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