Absolute Rule Flashcards
Which of the following concepts is most applicable to Peter the Great?
The idea of modernization and expansion at any cost.
Which concept applies to both England under Cromwell and the Thirty Yeas War?
The idea of imposing a particular set of religious beliefs on non-believers.
James 1’s unpopularity was a result of all except…
His desire to conquer Ireland
Russia’s geographic location in Europe…
Placed it behind W. Europe in a social, economic, and industrial sense.
Which of the following is not true about the Peace of Westphalia?
It strengthened the hold of the Holy Roman Empire on the German states.
How did Puritans finally win the English civil war?
Cromwell army Killed Charles 1, and he appointed himself dictator.
What was one reason Ivan IV was called Ivan the terrible?
He organized a police force that murdered people that he considered traitors.
What were some of the things Peter the Great did to Westernize Russia?
He raised women’s status and made nobles wear Western fashions.
Which of the following reflects the chronological order of the events in English History?
The English Civil War, the Restoration, the Glorious Revolution
All of the following steps were taken by the Austrian Hapsburgs towards becoming absolute monarchs except…
Reconquering the Netherlands.
Which ruler was responsible for building Prussia’s army of 80000 men?
Frederick William, the Great Elector
The English king, James 2, ticked off his subjects by…
Appointing Catholics to top positions in his government.
All of the following developments occurred under the rule of Charles 1 except…
Staying out of the 30 years war.
Peter the Great’s acquisition of a warm water port occurred at the expense of which country?
Sweden
Which statement beat describes the benefits of the English Civil war
The political rights of English citizens increased considerably.
