Question 1

Why was absolute monarchy able to develop more effectively in Eastern Europe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eastern Europe had unstable borders. 
B)  There was a broader middle-class expansion. 
C)  There were too many Muslim-Christian conflicts. 
D)  Because of the ability of noble landlords to maintain feudalism. 
E)  Mostly because of a lack of education on the part of the peasants. 
A)  Eastern Europe had unstable borders. 
B)  There was a broader middle-class expansion. 
C)  There were too many Muslim-Christian conflicts. 
D)  Because of the ability of noble landlords to maintain feudalism. 
E)  Mostly because of a lack of education on the part of the peasants.

Question 2

In Scotland, John Knox is best known for

Accepted Answer

A)  supporting Mary Queen of Scots against Elizabeth I. 
B)  introducing the ideas of the German, Martin Luther. 
C)  trying to help bring James II back to power. 
D)  openly protesting the actions of Henry VIII. 
E)  the founding of Presbyterianism. 
A)  supporting Mary Queen of Scots against Elizabeth I. 
B)  introducing the ideas of the German, Martin Luther. 
C)  trying to help bring James II back to power. 
D)  openly protesting the actions of Henry VIII. 
E)  the founding of Presbyterianism.

Question 3

The one thing that most upset other Christians about the Anabaptists was

Accepted Answer

A)  their ideas about sharing that sounded a bit like what would later be called communism. 
B)  a belief in adult baptism. 
C)  their rapid spread through Europe that threatened the Calvinist movement. 
D)  their rejection of the teachings of Ulrich Zwingli. 
E)  a belief about infant baptism. 
A)  their ideas about sharing that sounded a bit like what would later be called communism. 
B)  a belief in adult baptism. 
C)  their rapid spread through Europe that threatened the Calvinist movement. 
D)  their rejection of the teachings of Ulrich Zwingli. 
E)  a belief about infant baptism.

Question 4

Some Calvinists considered the Anglican church to be too close to Catholicism.What was the group called that wanted still more reform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lollards. 
B)  Anabaptists. 
C)  Mennonites. 
D)  Puritans. 
E)  Heretics. 
A)  Lollards. 
B)  Anabaptists. 
C)  Mennonites. 
D)  Puritans. 
E)  Heretics.

Question 5

Louis XIV's palace from which he wielded absolute power was ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Louis XIV's palace from which he wielded...

Question 6

As Lord Protector of England, Oliver Cromwell

Accepted Answer

A)  enjoyed the support of a large majority of the population. 
B)  required high taxes to quell numerous rebellions, including those in Ireland and Scotland. 
C)  was less successful than his son, who succeeded him. 
D)  enjoyed cordial relations with the Parliament. 
E)  oversaw the restoration of Charles II to the throne. 
A)  enjoyed the support of a large majority of the population. 
B)  required high taxes to quell numerous rebellions, including those in Ireland and Scotland. 
C)  was less successful than his son, who succeeded him. 
D)  enjoyed cordial relations with the Parliament. 
E)  oversaw the restoration of Charles II to the throne.

Question 7

Philip II of Spain had his greatest success with

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining the Netherlands as a Catholic stronghold. 
B)  incorporating all of Italy into his empire. 
C)  defeating the Ottoman Turks in the Mediterranean. 
D)  maintaining a close relationship with England despite his fruitless courting of Queen Elizabeth. 
E)  extracting as much gold and silver from the New World as was available. 
A)  maintaining the Netherlands as a Catholic stronghold. 
B)  incorporating all of Italy into his empire. 
C)  defeating the Ottoman Turks in the Mediterranean. 
D)  maintaining a close relationship with England despite his fruitless courting of Queen Elizabeth. 
E)  extracting as much gold and silver from the New World as was available.

Question 8

In an attempt to reclaim England for Catholicism, and for himself, the Spanish king suffered the destruction of his ____________________ in 1588.

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The answer of In an attempt to reclaim England for...

Question 9

The monarch that tried to return England to Catholicism was

Accepted Answer

A)  Henry. 
B)  Mary. 
C)  Edward. 
D)  Elizabeth. 
E)  Richard. 
A)  Henry. 
B)  Mary. 
C)  Edward. 
D)  Elizabeth. 
E)  Richard.

Question 10

Much more than Lutheranism, the Calvinist faith succeeded in becoming

Accepted Answer

A)  Episcopal. 
B)  nationalistic. 
C)  liberal. 
D)  international. 
E)  conservative. 
A)  Episcopal. 
B)  nationalistic. 
C)  liberal. 
D)  international. 
E)  conservative.

Question 11

What was the main issue that sparked the Lutheran Reformation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Papal defiance of the emperor. 
B)  Immorality in convents and monasteries. 
C)  The sales of indulgences. 
D)  Salvation through works. 
E)  The Investiture Controversy. 
A)  Papal defiance of the emperor. 
B)  Immorality in convents and monasteries. 
C)  The sales of indulgences. 
D)  Salvation through works. 
E)  The Investiture Controversy.

Question 12

What was the overall message conveyed by Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humanity would find its way to a better future. 
B)  Humanity could make more progress once religion was abolished. 
C)  Humanity was irredeemably stained by original sin. 
D)  Humanity by nature would do good if taught to do so. 
E)  Humanity recognized its need for a strong government to maintain control of society. 
A)  Humanity would find its way to a better future. 
B)  Humanity could make more progress once religion was abolished. 
C)  Humanity was irredeemably stained by original sin. 
D)  Humanity by nature would do good if taught to do so. 
E)  Humanity recognized its need for a strong government to maintain control of society.

Question 13

The ____________________ ended the German Civil War between Catholics and Lutherans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ ended the German Civil War...

Question 14

Which of the following was true of Maria Theresa?

Accepted Answer

A)  She chose to divide her empire into provinces in order to decentralize the government. 
B)  Under her leadership, Austria won Silesia during the War of the Austrian Succession. 
C)  She abdicated in favor of her son Joseph when he came of age in 1780. 
D)  Contemporaries suggested the empress regretted that she selected Joseph over his brother Leopold. 
E)  She was the first and only female Austrian leader. 
A)  She chose to divide her empire into provinces in order to decentralize the government. 
B)  Under her leadership, Austria won Silesia during the War of the Austrian Succession. 
C)  She abdicated in favor of her son Joseph when he came of age in 1780. 
D)  Contemporaries suggested the empress regretted that she selected Joseph over his brother Leopold. 
E)  She was the first and only female Austrian leader.

Question 15

The most concrete result of the Glorious Revolution was the creation of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most concrete result of the Glorious...

Question 16

The Lutheran Reformation was, in the end, basically confined to ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Lutheran Reformation was, in the end,...

Question 17

The major significance of England's Glorious Revolution was that

Accepted Answer

A)  the people actually pushed for the calling of William and Mary to take the helm. 
B)  William and Mary became beloved leaders who ruled for several decades. 
C)  England obtained a standing army and kept it, even during times of peace. 
D)  Parliament, representing the people, took sovereignty away from the British monarch for good. 
E)  Elizabeth was removed from the throne. 
A)  the people actually pushed for the calling of William and Mary to take the helm. 
B)  William and Mary became beloved leaders who ruled for several decades. 
C)  England obtained a standing army and kept it, even during times of peace. 
D)  Parliament, representing the people, took sovereignty away from the British monarch for good. 
E)  Elizabeth was removed from the throne.

Question 18

Ignatius of Loyola is associated with the founding of the ____________________ Order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ignatius of Loyola is associated with the...

Question 19

Explain the major ways in which Eastern Europe differed from Western Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include absoluti

Question 20

Discuss the benefits and shortcomings of the concept of 17th Century absolutism in Europe.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include the concepts of sa

Exam 23: Religious Divisions and Political Consolidation in Europe

Why was absolute monarchy able to develop more effectively in Eastern Europe?

In Scotland, John Knox is best known for

The one thing that most upset other Christians about the Anabaptists was

Some Calvinists considered the Anglican church to be too close to Catholicism.What was the group called that wanted still more reform?

Louis XIV's palace from which he wielded absolute power was ____________________.

As Lord Protector of England, Oliver Cromwell

Philip II of Spain had his greatest success with

In an attempt to reclaim England for Catholicism, and for himself, the Spanish king suffered the destruction of his ____________________ in 1588.

The monarch that tried to return England to Catholicism was

Much more than Lutheranism, the Calvinist faith succeeded in becoming

What was the main issue that sparked the Lutheran Reformation?

What was the overall message conveyed by Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan?

The ____________________ ended the German Civil War between Catholics and Lutherans.

Which of the following was true of Maria Theresa?

The most concrete result of the Glorious Revolution was the creation of the ____________________.

The Lutheran Reformation was, in the end, basically confined to ____________________.

The major significance of England's Glorious Revolution was that

Ignatius of Loyola is associated with the founding of the ____________________ Order.

Explain the major ways in which Eastern Europe differed from Western Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Discuss the benefits and shortcomings of the concept of 17th Century absolutism in Europe.

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