Question 1

The Habsburg Empire can be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

The Habsburg Empire was large, encompassing much of central and eastern Europe, but it was also divided by various ethnic and linguistic groups. This made it difficult for the empire to maintain unity and stability, and ultimately contributed to its decline in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While the empire did have periods of centralization under certain rulers, overall it was not strongly centralized. The empire did not disappear by 1700, but continued to exist until the end of World War I in 1918.

Question 2

The Table of Ranks and the Holy Synod were both implemented by Peter the Great to _______.

Accepted Answer

Peter the Great implemented the Table of Ranks and the Holy Synod to expand central secular authority by restructuring the government and church to increase his control over the Russian state.

Question 3

The idea of the divine right of kings was attractive to monarchs because it effectively ________.

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Question 4

Peter the Great's creation of the procurator general illustrates his attempt to ________.

Accepted Answer

The procurator general was a secular official who had oversight over the Russian Orthodox Church, effectively bringing it under state control. This was part of Peter the Great's broader effort to modernize and Westernize Russia, which included secularizing the government and reducing the power of traditional institutions like the church and the nobility.

Question 5

When James I and Charles I attempted to rule as strong monarchs, they were blocked primarily by ________.

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James I and Charles I were blocked primarily by Parliament in their attempts to rule as strong monarchs. Parliament maintained its power and rights by passing laws that limited royal authority and controlling the monarch's funds through taxation. This led to conflicts between the monarchs and Parliament, ultimately resulting in the English Civil War. The Anglican Church and the Puritans did have significant roles in English politics during this period, but they were not the primary obstacles to the monarchs' attempts to rule as absolute rulers. Spain was also a significant power in Europe during this time, but it did not have a direct impact on the struggles between the English monarchs and Parliament.

Question 6

In contrast to the seventeenth- and eighteenth-century French monarchies or English parliamentary system, the Netherlands was formally a _________.

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Question 7

In what way did the Sejm fail Poland?

Accepted Answer

The Sejm required unanimity for any legislative action, which meant that even one dissenting voice could prevent effective government. This led to frequent deadlock and an inability to pass necessary legislation or make important decisions, ultimately weakening Poland's political power and contributing to its decline.

Question 8

The revocation of the Edict of Nantes is best seen in the context of Louis XIV's policy of ________.

Accepted Answer

The Edict of Nantes had granted religious toleration to Protestants in France, but Louis XIV revoked it in 1685 as part of his policy of centralizing power and unifying France under an absolute monarchy. This was done to strengthen his control over the country and increase his power as a monarch. The revocation of the Edict of Nantes was seen as an attempt to push France towards religious homogeneity, and was a key part of Louis XIV's efforts to establish himself as the ultimate authority in France.

Question 9

Prussia is unique in early modern history because the Hohenzollerns ________.

Accepted Answer

Prussia is unique in early modern history because the Hohenzollerns created a major new state, the Kingdom of Prussia, through their skilled diplomacy and military conquests, gradually expanding their territory and influence. While the Hohenzollerns did have some ties and conflicts with Poland, they were not rulers of the country. The Hohenzollerns were also Protestant rulers of a Protestant state, so B is incorrect. The Hohenzollerns did at times ally themselves with Russia, but this was not a defining characteristic of their rule.

Question 10

What problem did the Pragmatic Sanction attempt to address?

Accepted Answer

The Pragmatic Sanction was intended to address the problem of the lack of an Austrian Habsburg male heir. It allowed Maria Theresa to succeed to the throne and inherit the lands of her father, Charles VI, despite the Salic Law, which prevented women from inheriting the throne.

Question 11

Poland is an example of a state that was weak because of _______.

Accepted Answer

Poland was historically weakened by the power and influence of its nobility, which limited the central authority of the monarchy and led to political instability.

Question 12

King Louis XIV won the support of the French ________ by supporting their local influence and social status.

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Question 13

How did Frederick William I differ from Frederick the Great in use of military power?

Accepted Answer

Frederick William I, also known as the Soldier King, maintained a strong and efficient army but avoided putting it into conflicts unnecessarily. On the other hand, Frederick the Great was known for his military prowess and aggressive military campaigns, often advancing destructive invasions. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it accurately highlights the difference between the two rulers in terms of military power usage.

Question 14

Peter the Great attempted to emulate which political model?

Accepted Answer

Peter the Great attempted to emulate French absolutism, which was characterized by a strong central monarchy with extensive power and control over its citizens and government. He implemented many French-inspired reforms and modernizations in Russia, including the establishment of a more centralized government and the adoption of Western European culture and education.

Question 15

The absolutist model is best represented by ________.

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Question 16

In the Netherlands, more people lived in __________ than in any other area of Europe.

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Question 17

Poland can be seen as an extreme example of the political model represented by _______.

Accepted Answer

Poland's political model can be seen as an extreme version of Russia's model, with a strong emphasis on centralization of power, limited political competition, and control of the media by the ruling party. This is in contrast to England and France's model of liberal democracy with more political freedom and competition, and Spain's model of a constitutional monarchy with regional autonomy.

Question 18

When James II became king, he immediately demanded the repeal of the _________.

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Question 19

The Militia Ordinance effectively did which of these?

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The Militia Ordinance, passed by Parliament in 1642, established a new and independent power for Parliament in Britain by allowing the formation of a trained citizen army under Parliamentary control. This represented a significant shift in power away from the English monarchy towards Parliament. However, it did not abolish Parliament or bring France and England into an alliance.

Question 20

What was the effect in France of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes and the ensuing religious repression?

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Quiz 13: European State -Consolidation in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries