Ch 21 Versión en línea Absolute Monarchs in Europe por Elizabeth Franco 1 Which war was sparked by religious conflict and resulted in the increased power of France, the weakening of Spain and Austria, and the devastation of Germany? a the Seven Years' War b the Thirty Years' War c the War of the Spanish Sucession d the War of the Austrian Sucession 2 Who inherited the Austrian throne only after Charles VI had the other European powers sign an agreement declaring they would recognize the heir? a Frederick the Great b Anastacia Romanov c Maria Theresa d William of Orange 3 Who did the Glorious Revolution bring to England's throne? a James I b Charles I c James II d Mary and William of Orange 4 What were some of Phillip II's accomplishments as king of Spain? a He built up the strongest army in the world with 80,000men. b He won territory in the Seven Years War. c He reformed the culture and made Spain a power to be reckoned with. d He defended Roman Catholicism and helped stimulate the arts. 5 What king became Frances most powerful ruler and called himself the Sun King? a Henry II b Louis IX c Henry IV d Louis XIV 6 Why did Peter the Great build the city of St. Petersburg? a He wanted a city named after himself so that he would be remembered. b He wanted a city on a seaport that would make it easier to travel to theWest. c He didnt like Moscow, so he decided to build a new city. d He wanted to build a city that was just like the European cities he visited. 7 What was the Edict of Nantes issued in an effort to do? a break the power of the French nobility b increase the political power of the Huguenots c increase the political power of the French Catholics d bring an end to violent religious conflicts in France 8 Peter the Great was the first Russian ruler to make an effort to do... a westernize Russia b reduce the power of the nobles c add territory to the Russian state d organize and utilize a secret police force 9 Which of the following reflects the chronological ORDER of events in English history? a the Glorious Revolution, the Restoration, the English Civil War b the English Civil War, the Restoration, the Glorious Revolution c the Restoration, the English Civil War, the Glorious Revolution 10 What were some of the things Peter the Great did to westernize Russia? a He raised womens status and made nobles wear Western fashions. b He introduced the potatoe tobacco, both of which became staples. c He moved the capital of Russia to Moscow, which has a seaport. d He established the outdoor market and promoted the arts. 11 What was one reason Ivan IV was called Ivan the Terrible? a He poisoned his wife Anastasia because she was from a boyar family. b He organized a police force that murdered people he considered traitors. c He made the nobility dependent on him and gave power to the middle class. d He was in debt to several countries and had to declare bankruptcy. 12 What important changes took place in Russia in the late 1600s and early 1700s? a Westernization of Russia took place. b The Boyars forced the serfs to work on their land. c France fought against Russia over religion. d Peter the Great traveled around the world.
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