chapter 21 absolute monarchs in europe test – Flashcards
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which was was sparked by religious conflict and resulted in the increased power of France, the weakening of Spain and Austria, and the devastation of Germany?
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the thirty years war
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which of the following did the glorious revolution bring to england's throne?
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william and mary
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by the end of the 1600s, what had england's system of government become?
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a constitutional monarchy
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what king became France's most powerful ruler and boasted, "I am the state"?
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Louis XIV
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why did Peter the Great build the city of St, Petersburg?
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he wanted a city on a seaport that would make it easier to travel to the west
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European monarchs became absolute rulers in response to which of the following?
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religious and territorial conflicts that caused warfare and revolts
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how did the economy of central europe differ from that of western europe?
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serfs in central europe did not move to cities and become the middle class
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what problem helped weaken the spanish empire?
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spain experienced a period of severe inflation and heavy taxes
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what event led to the war of the spanish succession?
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charles II made Louis XIV's grandson his heir, adding the bourbon power
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what was the significance the english bill of rights?
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it made clear the limits of royal power
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what concept was the belief in "divine right" used to support?
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absolute rule
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after the northern Dutch gained their freedom from Spain, what type of government did the United Provinces of the Netherlands establish?
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a republic
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what was the Edict of Nantes issued in an effort to do?
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bring an end to violent religious conflicts in France
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what was one reason Ivan IV was called Ivan the terrible?
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he organized a police force that murdered people he considered traitors
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which of the following reflects the chronological order of events in english history?
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the english civil war-restoration-glorious revolution
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what political purpose did the splendid palace at Versailles serve?
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To show the power of Louis XIV and arouse the envy of the other monarchs.
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how did the puritans finally win the English Civil war?
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Cromwell's army defeated the Royalists, and the Puritans held the king prisioner.
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under Maria Theresa, Austria's greatest enemy was...
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prussia
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frederick II came to power as the...
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King of Prussia
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peter the Great's main reason for visiting the West was to...
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learn about western customs and Technology
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the catholic king of england was replaced by william and mary
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James II
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parliament's financial power was an obstacle to this type of government
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absolute monarchy
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this puritan leader abolished the monarchy and ruled as a military dictator
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Oliver Cromwell
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this document made clear the limits on royal power after the Glorious revolution
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Bill of Rights
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this prevented monarchs from jailing people for purely political reasons and from indefinitely holding prisoners without trial
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habeas corpus
