Like other monarchs in the 1600s, Louis XIV of France believed he had the right to absolute power over the French government and its citizens. He believed this authority was given to him by ???
divine right, meaning he believed he was chosen by God to rule France and that his power was absolute and unquestionable.
What was one reason Louis XIV spent lavishly on the arts?
A.
He wanted to show his power.
B.
He wanted to spread French culture to other lands.
C.
He wanted to control the content of French artwork.
D.
He wanted French artwork to glorify the church.
A. He wanted to show his power.
Which of the following is an example of how Peter the Great reformed Russia?
A.
He ended the practice of serfdom.
B.
He withdrew from territories occupied by earlier Russian rulers.
C.
He changed the Russian alphabet.
D.
He cut back on military spending and training.
C. He changed the Russian alphabet.
Under Peter the Great, Russia fought Sweden and gained access to the:
a.black sea
b.baltic sea
c.aral sea
d. Caspian sea
Catherine the Great further expanded Russia by fighting the Ottoman Empire to gain access to the:
a.black sea
b.baltic sea
c.aral sea
d. Caspian sea
b. Baltic Sea (under Peter the Great)
a. Black Sea (under Catherine the Great)
Which of the following reforms did both Frederick II of Prussia and Maria Theresa of Austria make to their countries?
A.
outlawed serfdom
B.
funded public schools
C.
allowed religious freedom
D.
protected freedom of speech
C. allowed religious freedom
What characterized the shift in ruling power from the Tudors to Kings James I and Charles I in England?
A.
increased conflict with Parliament
B.
increased warfare
C.
greater religious tolerance
D.
the creation of a more democratic government