6.13.M - Quiz Review: European Absolutism
What led to the start of the English Civil War? [Choose all that apply.]
-Charles I arresting members of Parliament -Parliament protesting the reign of Charles I
Which led to the War of Spanish Succession? [Choose all that apply.]
-Charles II leaving no heirs -Louis XIV convincing Charles II to leave the Spanish Empire to Phillip of Anjou
In response to the Petition of Right, what did Charles I do? [Choose all that apply.]
-Dissolved Parliament -Prevented another Parliament assembling for 11 years
What was the result of the War of Spanish Succession? [Choose all that apply.]
-France was greatly weakened. -Austria emerged as a strong European power.
How did James I treat Parliament? [Choose all that apply.]
-He ignored their advice. -He mounted large debts for lavish courts.
Why is Charles V significant? [Choose all that apply.]
-He wrestled control of the Italian states from France. -He asserted dominance in the Holy Roman Empire. -He ruled the Hapsburg Netherlands.
Which lesson did the Italian city-states learn that other countries did not learn about managing a kingdom? [Choose all that apply.]
-How to manage lower social orders -How to establish constitutions and charters
Which statements were true of the Estates-General in the national governing of France? (Choose all that apply.)
-It was rarely used. -It was called in times of emergency. -The king called the Estates-General to order.
What were some differences between the Holy Roman Empire and the Italian city-states? [Choose all that apply.]
-Italy featured more powerful cities. -The Holy Roman Empire was less regionally powerful within its borders.
Which best defines the Age of Absolutism?
-Kings ruled without a system of checks and balances. -Kings believed they answered only to God. -Kings believed their rule was not subject to the people.
What was the legacy of Louis XV? [Choose all that apply.]
-Revolts of the parlements -Acquiring massive war debt -Conflict over taxes
Which statements are true of the right of Asiento? [Choose all that apply.]
-Selling slaves to Spanish colonies -Profiting from the sale of slaves to Spanish colonies -Settling Spanish colonies
What were Richelieu's objectives as chief advisor to the king? [Choose all that apply.]
-Strengthen the monarchy -Make France the dominant european power
Which of the following describe(s) Henry IV of France? [Choose all that apply.]
-The Estates-General approved of his actions. -He tried to bring prosperity to France. -He was assassinated. -Choice 4 -The people hated and feared him.
When did the Thirty Years' War begin?
1618
When we discuss the Age of Absolutism, which century are we discussing?
17th
The Tudors were _____________.
An English royal family
How could ordinary people in France get hereditary titles of nobility?
By purchasing a title for as much as 60,000 livres
Who was the advisor to Louis XIV?
Cardinal Mazarin
Who laid the foundation for absolutism in France?
Cardinal Richelieu
Who was the advisor to Louis XIII?
Cardinal Richelieu
Which is the name for the small governmental territories that formed the Holy Roman Empire?
Diets
Which law provided religious toleration to French Huguenots under Henry IV?
Edict of Nantes
In the political fight of the Thirty Years' War, one was either for or against which group?
House of Hapsburgs
Who was the biggest competitor to the House of Hapsburg?
House of Valois
What does the following Latin phrase mean: cuius regio, euis religio?
In whose kingdom, his religion
After the death of Elizabeth I, who became ruler of England?
James I
Which of the following BEST describes the Holy Roman Empire?
Loose confederation of smaller kingdoms
Who revoked the Edict of Nantes?
Louis XIV
Which is the governing body who presided over smaller districts in France before the French Revolution?
Parlement
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of royal authority in the Age of Absolutism?
Service-minded
"L'etat, c'est moi" means, "I am the ______________."
State
The Thirty Years' War impacted which group the most?
The Germans
What was Louis XIV's nickname?
The Sun King
Which treaty ended the Thirty Years' War?
Treaty of Westphalia
Louis XIV of France did what with the Edict of Nantes?
revoked it
