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