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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
bring an end to violent religious conflicts in France
C
break the power of the French nobility
D
increase the political power of the Huguenots
2) What was the main cause of the eight civil wars that were fought in France between 1562 and 1598?
A
the lack of a clear heir to the throne
B
religious differences
C
economic hardship
D
class differences
3) What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?
A
It allowed for the bloodless overthrow of King James II.
B
It established the group of government ministers known as the cabinet.
C
It made clear the limits of royal power.
D
It restored power to the monarch.
4) What was the Thirty Years' War a conflict over?
A
the invasion of Silesia by the king of Prussia
B
religion, territory, and power among European ruling families
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 raised women's status and made nobles wear Western fashions.
B
He introduced the potato and tobacco, both of which became staples.
C
He moved the capital of Russia to Moscow, which has a seaport.
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
Oliver Cromwell
B
William and Mary
C
James II
D
Charles I
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
Parliament
D
the monarchy, as an institution
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 Restoration-the English Civil War-the Glorious Revolution
C
the English Civil War-the Glorious Revolution-the Restoration
D
the English Civil War-the Restoration-the Glorious Revolution
10) Which war resulted in the beginning of the modern state system in Europe?
A
Seven Years' War
B
Thirty Years' War
C
War of the Spanish Succession
D
War of the Austrian Succession
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 Spanish Succession
B
the War of the Austrian 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
Frederick the Great
B
Maria Theresa
C
William of Orange
D
Anastasia Romanov
13) Why did Peter the Great build the city of St. Petersburg?
A
He wanted to build a city that was just like the European cities he visited.
B
He wanted a city on a seaport that would make it easier to travel to the West.
C
He didn't like Moscow, so he decided to build a new city.
D
He wanted a city named after himself so that he would be remembered.
14) Why did strong states form more slowly in central Europe than in western Europe?
A
They experienced terrible losses during the Thirty Years' War.
B
The rulers wore too many crowns and ruled too much land.
C
They had weak empires and poor economies without a middle class.
D
The citizens in the empires overthrew one ruler after another.
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