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Absolutism Review
Test Description: Western European Absolutism
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The Mandate of Heaven in traditional China was most similar to the
A
political role of the Japanese Emperor after World War II
B
rule of the Directory during the French Revolution
C
power of the British monarch in the 20th century
D
divine right of kings in Western Europe
2) During the 16th and 17th centuries, monarchs in western Europe sought to
A
encourage religious toleration
B
centralize their own political power
C
guarantee the personal liberty of citizens
D
develop democratic institutions
3) Which quotation was most likely made by an absolute monarch?
A
The government that governs the best, governs least.
B
The government must be based on a sound constitution.
C
I am the state.
D
It is the parliament that must makes the laws.
4) What change was introduced by Peter the Great to Russia in the 17th century?
A
development of representative governmnet in the provinces
B
spread the philosophies of the Enlightenment to the peasant class
C
selling of indulgences to raise money
D
introduction of Western technology to the military and industry
5) The need to possess warm water ports greatly influenced the foreign policy of which nation?
A
England
B
Russia
C
Egypt
D
France
6) Aztec civilizations --- Roman Empire--- Reign of czars in Russia -- During these historical periods, one similar development was the
A
expansion of civil rights for the individual
B
introduction of a representative government
C
centralization of legal and economic authority
D
disruption of trade and commerce in that society
7) Which change is most closely associated with Peter the Great of Russia?
A
emancipation of serfs on private estates
B
westernization and modernization of the country
C
establishment of Moscow as the capital
D
extension of Russia's borders to Northern Caucuses and Ukraine
8) Westernization of Russia came about largely through the
A
efforts of Peter the Great and his successors
B
desire for the United States to seek new markets
C
acceptance of the policies of the Eastern Orthodox Church
D
invasion of Russia by Sweden
9) The 17th century divine right monarchs of Western Europe justified their authority in much the same was as the
A
colonial governors of the American colonies who claimed parliamentary supremacy
B
emperors of China that claimed the Mandate of Heaven
C
Russian occupiers of Eastern Europe who based their authority on Socialist doctrine
D
20th century Nazi's who believed in racial superiority
10) The term ABSOLUTE refers to
A
the sharing of power between 2 consuls
B
a sharing of power between a monarch and parliamentary system
C
the appointment of a ruler by a nations' citizens
D
a monarch that rules with total control and whose actions are not restricted by laws or constitutions
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