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1
During the Danish Phase of the 30 Years War, King Christian IV of Denmark wanted to...
Help his Protestant allies, but to also gain territory in Northern Germany
Spread the Catholic faith from Scotland to modern day Austria
Block the King of Sweden from gaining access to the Baltic Sea
Convince the Tsar of Russia to join the war and split the lands of Poland
2
'The Witchcraft Craze' referred to which of the following phenomena in Europe and America in through the 1600s?
Witchcraft was seen as useful in an attempt to turn lead into gold
Witchcraft would be banned by the Church but accepted by the monarchy
Witchcraft became much more accepted as the literacy rate increased
Witchcraft would lead to many being accused, tried and executed as a crime
3
Witchcraft lost its acceptance in Medieval Europe because it was believed that witches got their power from the Devil
True
False
4
Oliver Cromwell would push for Charles I to be beheaded and end the monarchy in England, what happened next??
Would marry into the Habsburgs and create the Duel-Monarchy of 1649
Instituted a new system in which he became the new king, but lawful
Would rule with brutality and crush any movements he saw as a threat
He set up a new system in which all males over 21 could vote in elections
5
Which of the following was NOT a reason for Dutch success in the financial and trade fields???
Amsterdam being the center for financial transactions
The successful wars against both France and England
The founding of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange for speculating/investment
The founding of the Exchange Bank of Amsterdam in 1609
6
Devine Right of Kings was the belief that...
all of the above are true
it justified the model of, Absolute Monarchy giving the king total power
God selected the King himself to help give order and justice for the people
That the King would have to answer to God if he were an unjust King.
7
The Franco-Swedish Phase, phase 4, had a Catholic and a Protestant nation ally together in a war of religion?!
False
True
8
Which of the following is a recognized reason that the Witchcraft craze died out by the eighteenth century?
The death of so many during religious wars made people more tolerant
Witchcraft would gain acceptance because it was given legal protection
Witch Hunting was banned by the Church as early as the 1500's
The Council of Trent set up rights for all religions, including witchcraft
9
Which of the following would be most true about Absolutism as practiced in France???
Its power would be limited by only the Parliament and judges in France
It would enjoy absolute power with no real limits or influence in France
It was all powerful on paper, but in practice it had limitations
None of these answers have any truth to them
10
Which is true of the Bohemian Phase, the 1st phase of the Thirty Years War?
It was the phase most tied to true religious issues
A religious conflict and power struggle between Catholics and Calvinists
Representatives of the Catholic Emperor were thrown from a window!
All of the above
11
Which of the following was NOT a function of the Palace of Versailles???
A place to house and keep an eye on the key nobles in France
A primary place to house and display the great artwork of France
A place to keep key government officials for quick access and efficiency
A source of national pride and a symbol of Absolutist state power
12
Which of the following is the most true about the reign of Spain's Philip IV?
Spain would lose control of the Netherlands and lose wealth and prestige
Spains military defeat at the Battle of Rocroi, 1643 would lead to decline
All of these statements are true results during the reign of Philip IV
Spain would see some success, but bickering nobles would undermine it
13
Cardinal Richelieu and Louis XIII devised a system of Intendants, these people did which of the following???
Carried out orders from the king and made sure local officials were honest
The were military leaders that sought to make sure orders were followed
They were financial advisors to the famous Jean-Baptiste Colbert
They had no real function, they only served to make sure the king was legal
14
Which of the following was an accomplishment of Frederick William the Great Elector of Prussia???
None of these answers are true
He invented mercantilism and used it for the first time to support Prussia
He would help defend Europe against the invation by the Ottoman Turks
He created the General War Commissariat to support his new standing army
15
Which of the following is NOT something Peter the Great of Russia accomplished during his rule???
He would create a modern army and Russia's first Navy
He would modernize Russia by pushing for Western clothes and customs
He forbade women from attending parties with men unless they were working
He would establish state control over the Russian Orthodox Church
16
French Classicism would reject showy, overly impassioned art and focus on the values of the High Renaissance.
True
False
17
Which of the following is NOT a major factor and aspect of Baroque Art?
It mixes the classical ideals of the Renaissance with religious revival
It was known for its heavy themes of war, death and the Pagan afterlife
Many of the styles most famous pieces focused on religious themes/subjects
It used dramatic effects to arouse emotional intensity.
18
The Polish Monarchy was so weak that a single vote against a proposal could block legislation in the Sejm
False
True
19
Judith Leyster's painting, 'Self-Portrait' would be a famous example of what style of Artwork???
Mannerism
Dutch Realism
French Classicism
Baroque
20
Which of the following statements are true to Thomas Hobbes beliefs about human nature and the role of government?
All of these statements are true
He believed in a strong government to control ruthless/immoral people
He wrote, Leviathan, in which he explained his views on life and government
He believed that human life was, solitary, nasty, brutish and short
21
Which of the following is true about Charles I of England and how he helped spark the English Civil War??
All of these would be factors
Charles would marry a Catholic royal from Spain sparking outrage at home
Charles religious policies, push to add more rituals to the Anglican church
Charles would accept, then reneged on the Petition of Right
22
The Catholic general killed by his own side for being too successful and making powerful people look bad...
King Otto III
Albrecht von Wallenstein
Cardinal Mazarin
Gustavus Adolphus
23
Which of the following is the most true statement about the result of the Thirty Years War?
The war would see massive change and a gain in power for the Church
Not many things would really change, but the power of the Church diminished
Germany would be fully unified under the Habsburg Crown
After the 30 Years War, religious wars in Europe increased by 200%
24
Mannerism would be known for its focus on elongated figures and showing suffering and stong emotions in it's paintings
False
True
25
Which of the following is the most true statement about the Glorious Revolution in England??
It was a nearly bloodless take over by William of Orange in 1689
Catholic monarchs from Holland, William and Mary, would take control
A religious based conflict in which most in England wanted Catholic rule
It was a very bloody, but short war that saw the Puritans take power
26
Those Historians stating that there was a Military Revolution during the 30 Years War would use which as proof?
The Swedish King would introduce new battle formations to help win the war
Sweden would use new weapons, such as flamethrowers to destroy the enemy
Both Red and Blue answers
Gustavus Adolphus would use new mobile cannons to win on the battlefield
27
Which of the following powers would be Peter the Great's big military rival in the Great Northern War???
Poland
Austria
Sweden
The Ottoman Turks
