Question 1

_____________.inaugurated the Stuart Dynasty in England.

Accepted Answer

James I, who was also James VI of Scotland, inaugurated the Stuart Dynasty in England when he succeeded Elizabeth I in 1603, uniting the crowns of Scotland and England.

Question 2

The protracted struggle began with James I, and ended with the glorious or Bloodless Revolution during the reign of………………...

Accepted Answer

The struggle that began with James I ended with the Glorious or Bloodless Revolution during the reign of James II, leading to his overthrow and the establishment of William and Mary as co-monarchs.

Question 3

Bloodless Revolution of ………… marked the end of the struggle between king and parliament in England.

Accepted Answer

The Bloodless Revolution, also known as the Glorious Revolution, occurred in 1688. It marked the end of the struggle between the monarchy and Parliament in England, leading to the constitutional monarchy system in place today.

Question 4

'Bills of Rights' was in the year………………….

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights was enacted in 1689, following the Glorious Revolution of 1688, establishing limits on the powers of the monarch and setting out the rights of Parliament and rules for freedom of speech in Parliament, the requirement for regular elections to Parliament, and the right to petition the monarch without fear of retribution.

Question 5

_____________….in his book 'The State propounded the theory of legal sovereignty' asserted that the king was the source of all law and was accountable to God alone.

Accepted Answer

Jean Bodin, in his book 'The State,' propounded the theory of legal sovereignty, asserting that the king was the source of all law and was accountable to God alone. This was a significant contribution to the development of modern concepts of sovereignty.

Question 6

The French absolutism reached its climax during the period of……………..

Accepted Answer

French absolutism reached its climax during the reign of Louis XIV, who famously declared "L'état, c'est moi" ("I am the state"), embodying the absolute power he held over France.

Question 7

Louis XIV belonged to the ……………dynasty.

Accepted Answer

Louis XIV belonged to the Bourbon dynasty, which was a prominent European royal house of French origin. This dynasty significantly influenced France and other regions through various monarchs, including Louis XIV, who is known for his long and influential reign.

Question 8

First Bourbon king of France was …………………

Accepted Answer

Henry IV was the first Bourbon king of France, ascending to the throne in 1589. This marked the beginning of the Bourbon dynasty in France, which lasted until the French Revolution and then continued, with interruptions, until the July Monarchy of Louis-Philippe.

Question 9

The French Revolution, which was resulted the end of absolutism in France, broke out in the year……………..

Accepted Answer

The French Revolution, a pivotal event that led to the end of monarchy and the rise of a republic in France, began in 1789.

Question 10

Frederick, the Great was the King in ……………….whose period was the zenith of absolutism

Accepted Answer

Frederick the Great was the King of Prussia, and his reign is often considered the height of absolutist governance in Prussia.

Question 11

Peter, the Great was the ruler of…………..

Accepted Answer

Peter the Great was the ruler of Russia, where he is known for initiating the westernization and expansion of the Russian Empire.

Question 12

The credit for establishing absolute monarchy in Prussia goes to………….

Accepted Answer

Frederick the Great is credited with establishing absolute monarchy in Prussia, significantly expanding its territories and military power, and promoting the arts and education, thereby strengthening the state's authority and governance.

Question 13

Frederick was involved in a war which lasted from 1756-63 and is popularly known as………………

Accepted Answer

The war Frederick was involved in from 1756-63 is known as the Seven Years' War.

Question 14

Peter I or peter the Great was a notable ruler who tried to establish absolute monarchy in Europe and earned the reputation of being the most celebrated and the most controversial absolute monarch in the history of ……………..

Accepted Answer

Peter the Great was a ruler of Russia, known for his efforts to modernize and westernize the country.

Question 15

_____________…..tried to bring the Russian Orthodox Church under his control by abolishing the office of the Patriarch and placed the church under a committee known as Holy Synod.

Accepted Answer

Peter the Great was the Russian ruler who sought to modernize Russia and bring the church under state control by abolishing the office of the Patriarch and establishing the Holy Synod to oversee the church.

Question 16

The American Revolution or the War of American Independence broke out in the year…….. A.D during the reign of the English King George III and came to a close in 1783 A.D.

Accepted Answer

The American Revolution officially began in 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the start of the conflict between the thirteen American colonies and British rule.

Question 17

The British conquest of Canada after the Seven Year War reduced the …………………danger and hence the colonies turned against England.

Accepted Answer

The British conquest of Canada after the Seven Years' War significantly reduced the French threat to the British colonies in North America, leading to a shift in colonial attitudes towards England.

Question 18

The immediate cause of the American Revolution was the Boston Tea Party in …………. A.D.

Accepted Answer

The Boston Tea Party, a pivotal event leading up to the American Revolution, occurred in 1773. This act of defiance against British taxation policies on tea directly contributed to escalating tensions between the American colonies and Britain.

Question 19

The ………… century is often called the 'Age of Reason' because it was a period of enlightenment during which philosophy was in vogue throughout Europe.

Accepted Answer

The 18th century is often referred to as the 'Age of Reason' or the Enlightenment period, during which there was a major emphasis on reason, science, and the questioning of traditional institutions, values, and beliefs. Philosophy and intellectual interchange were highly valued, leading to significant advancements in thought and a challenge to the established order.

Question 20

'Wealth of Nations'was the work of ………..

Accepted Answer

'Wealth of Nations', officially titled 'An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations', is a seminal book published in 1776 by the Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith. It is considered the foundation of modern economic theory.

Quiz 3: Monarchy and Enlightenment ERA