QUIZ 2 (~1.10)
Which was an important result of the Thirty Years' War? a) The Holy Roman Empire was larger and more powerful than before. b) The unification of German states resulted in the modern nation of Germany. c) The modern concept of Europe as a collection of independent states emerged. d) Spain emerged as Europe's most powerful nation and France was left weakened.
c) The modern concept of Europe as a collection of independent states emerged.
What was the purpose of the Inquisition? a) prepare young men for the priesthood b) promote the ideas of Martin Luther c) stop the spread of ideas considered heretical d) educate university students about Catholic doctrine
c) stop the spread of ideas considered heretical
Which was an effect of the Protestant and Catholic reformations? a)The number and power of nation-states decreased. b)The Holy Roman Empire grew in size and power. c) Jews became more accepted in European society. d) Education became more important in society.
d) Education became more important in society.
Which was one of the reasons Martin Luther wrote his Ninety-five Theses? a) the worship of graven images in churches and cathedrals b) the methods used by the Inquisition to convert Jews c) the use of the Bible by ordinary citizens d) the Church's sale of indulgences to pardon sins
d) the Church's sale of indulgences to pardon sins
What did an uprising by Czech Protestants against the Catholic ruler of the Holy Roman Empire result in? a) the Inquisition b) the English Civil War c) the unification of Germany d) the Thirty Years' War
d) the Thirty Years' War
Which best describes the Protestant Reformation? a) the movement in the Roman Catholic Church to create new religious denominations b) the attempts by the Lutheran Church to spread to western Europe c) the spread of Christian religions to Scandinavia and Russia in the 1500s d) the movement in Europe that resulted in the division of Christianity into Catholic and Protestant
d) the movement in Europe that resulted in the division of Christianity into Catholic and Protestant
Who ruled by divine right in France, extended that nation's borders, and built a palace at Versailles? a) Louis XIV b) Charles V c) Philip d) Peter I
a) Louis XIV
Which best explains the cause of the English Civil War? a) conflict between the Stuart kings and Parliament b) the spread of Protestantism in England c) the execution of Charles I d) the persecution of Protestants by Catholics
a) conflict between the Stuart kings and Parliament
What was the result of the spread of Martin Luther's ideas throughout western Europe? a) Catholicism spread in western Europe. b) Christian unity ended in western Europe. c) Popes accepted the establishment of Protestantism. d) Churches began to print Bibles only in Latin.
b) Christian unity ended in western Europe.
Who broke from the Roman Catholic Church so he could remarry and became the head of a new Protestant church in his country? a) Leo X b) Henry VIII c) Charles V d) John Calvin
b) Henry VIII
What role did the Council of Trent play in the Catholic Reformation? a) It established schools to educate young Catholics. b) It attempted to clarify the doctrine of the Catholic Church. c) It commissioned the translation of the Bible into English. d) It brought heretics before judges for punishment.
b) It attempted to clarify the doctrine of the Catholic Church.
Who relocated to Switzerland in order to escape religious persecution in France and taught the concept of predestination? a) Leo X b) John Calvin c)Martin Luther d) Charles V
b) John Calvin
How did the Glorious Revolution establish a constitutional monarchy in England? a) Charles II signed legislation limiting the power of the monarchy. b) William agreed to sign the English Bill of Rights as a condition of becoming king. c) The Church of England forced James II to increase Parliament's power. d) Oliver Cromwell established a constitutional monarchy after winning the civil war.
b) William agreed to sign the English Bill of Rights as a condition of becoming king.
When did absolute monarchs begin to appear in Europe? a) at the beginning of the Counter-Reformation b) after the Thirty Years' War c) during the Thirty Years' War d) before the Thirty Years' War
b) after the Thirty Years' War
How did the Roman Catholic Church respond to the spread of Protestantism? a) It began printing Bibles in English, French, and Spanish. b) It gave more power to Charles V, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. c) It attempted to reform itself by correcting bad practices and clarifying its teachings. d) It raised an army and invaded Sweden and the German states.
c) It attempted to reform itself by correcting bad practices and clarifying its teachings.
What was the immediate outcome of the English Civil War? a) France invaded during the war and placed a French noble on the throne. b) William and Mary took the throne and established a constitutional monarchy. c) The Roundheads won, and Cromwell became the military dictator of the Commonwealth. d) The Royalists won, and Charles II reigned during the Restoration.
c) The Roundheads won, and Cromwell became the military dictator of the Commonwealth.
