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Copy of Absolutism Quiz (9/25/2024)

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Question 1
1.
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Maria Theresa
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Political system where a ruler has complete and unlimited control
bureaucracy
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First absolute monarch in Europe; financed the Spanish Armada and fought wars to defend Catholicism
Philip II
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Site of the grand palace built by Louis XIV to exemplify his power
Junkers
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Austrian monarch whose rise to power was challenged by Prussia
Thirty Years' War
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Best example of an absolute monarch; French monarch who fashioned himself the "Sun King"
Henry IV
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Massive fleet that failed to invade England in 1588
Louis XIV
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Huguenot ruler of France who put an end to the French Wars of Religion
Versailles
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Bloody 1600s religious conflict that empowered France and depowered Austria
Absolutism
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Prussian nobility known for military experience and prowess
Spanish Armada
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Administrative system of workers all directly employed by the government
Question 2
2.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an absolute monarchy?

Question 3
3.

How did absolute monarchs justify their unlimited power?

Question 4
4.

Which of the following BEST explains why England did not adopt an absolute monarchy?

Question 5
5.

Which development is best illustrated by the map below?

Question 6
6.

How did the Thirty Years' War impact the balance of power in Europe?

Question 7
7.

Why would other European rulers have seen the English Bill of Rights as new and radical?

Question 8
8.

This graph illustrates efforts by Peter the Great to achieve what goal?

Question 9
9.

Which of the following is an outcome of the Peace of Westphalia?

Question 10
10.

The image below represents the end of which conflict?

Question 11
11.

What did Prussia become renowned for across Europe?

Question 12
12.

Which best describes why the relationship between Parliament and the English kings broke down after the death of Elizabeth I?

Question 13
13.

How did the Edict of Nantes help to end the French Wars of Religion?

Question 14
14.

Which best describes why Charles II was popular upon retaking the English throne?

Question 15
15.

Which of the following best describes the Glorious Revolution of 1688?

Question 16
16.

Why did Louis XIV fashion himself the "Sun King"?

Question 17
17.

Choose ONE of the two following prompts to answer:

1. Identify and explain one accomplishment by Philip II, Henry IV, or Peter the Great that demonstrates how they acted as an absolute monarch.

2. Identify and explain TWO traditional rights guaranteed to English citizens by the English Bill of Rights.