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Which city is located to the north of Prague?
Which city is located to the north of Prague?
What is the direction of Paris in relation to Berlin?
What is the direction of Paris in relation to Berlin?
Which region is positioned to the east of Germany?
Which region is positioned to the east of Germany?
Which city is situated at the southwest of Silesia?
Which city is situated at the southwest of Silesia?
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What major geographical feature does the map appear to represent?
What major geographical feature does the map appear to represent?
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Which region is located north of the Italian states?
Which region is located north of the Italian states?
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What percentage range indicates the highest densities shown in the provided map?
What percentage range indicates the highest densities shown in the provided map?
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Which entity is associated with the label 'The Holy Roman Empire' on the map?
Which entity is associated with the label 'The Holy Roman Empire' on the map?
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Which area is directly to the east of Salzburg?
Which area is directly to the east of Salzburg?
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Which region does not appear to be part of the Holy Roman Empire according to the map?
Which region does not appear to be part of the Holy Roman Empire according to the map?
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Which of the following is located south of the Holy Roman Empire?
Which of the following is located south of the Holy Roman Empire?
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Which geographical feature is presented on the map as associated with the density ranges?
Which geographical feature is presented on the map as associated with the density ranges?
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What is the primary compass direction of Hungary in relation to Salzburg?
What is the primary compass direction of Hungary in relation to Salzburg?
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Which significant event occurred in 1521?
Which significant event occurred in 1521?
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What major construction project was ordered by Shah Jahan in 1632?
What major construction project was ordered by Shah Jahan in 1632?
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Who became the sole czar of Russia in 1696?
Who became the sole czar of Russia in 1696?
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What major political shift occurred in England in 1649?
What major political shift occurred in England in 1649?
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During which event did the American colonists declare independence from England?
During which event did the American colonists declare independence from England?
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Which ruler is known for having a powerful sultanate during the same period as Charles V's reign?
Which ruler is known for having a powerful sultanate during the same period as Charles V's reign?
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What event was marked by the beginning of the Seven Years' War?
What event was marked by the beginning of the Seven Years' War?
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What territory did Charles V inherit as part of his rule?
What territory did Charles V inherit as part of his rule?
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What characterized the governance of the United Provinces of the Netherlands?
What characterized the governance of the United Provinces of the Netherlands?
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What was a significant consequence of Tulip Mania in the Netherlands?
What was a significant consequence of Tulip Mania in the Netherlands?
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Which art technique did Rembrandt prominently use in his paintings?
Which art technique did Rembrandt prominently use in his paintings?
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Which statement is true about the provinces that benefited from the Americas' wealth?
Which statement is true about the provinces that benefited from the Americas' wealth?
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What would best describe the art scene in the Netherlands during the 1600s?
What would best describe the art scene in the Netherlands during the 1600s?
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What triggered the onset of Tulip Mania in the Netherlands?
What triggered the onset of Tulip Mania in the Netherlands?
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What distinctive aspect did Rembrandt capture in his portrayal of subjects?
What distinctive aspect did Rembrandt capture in his portrayal of subjects?
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How would you describe the economic impact of Tulip Mania on Dutch families?
How would you describe the economic impact of Tulip Mania on Dutch families?
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What was the purpose of the defensive strategy initiated by the League of Augsburg?
What was the purpose of the defensive strategy initiated by the League of Augsburg?
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What event triggered the War of the Spanish Succession?
What event triggered the War of the Spanish Succession?
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Which country was the biggest winner following the War of the Spanish Succession?
Which country was the biggest winner following the War of the Spanish Succession?
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What condition was stipulated in the Treaty of Utrecht regarding the Spanish throne?
What condition was stipulated in the Treaty of Utrecht regarding the Spanish throne?
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How was France affected in terms of its power during this period?
How was France affected in terms of its power during this period?
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What significant event took place in 1689 in relation to England's monarchy?
What significant event took place in 1689 in relation to England's monarchy?
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Which of these countries joined the coalition against the union of the French and Spanish thrones?
Which of these countries joined the coalition against the union of the French and Spanish thrones?
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What was one consequence of Louis XIV's wars on the French populace?
What was one consequence of Louis XIV's wars on the French populace?
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What marked the beginning of the modern state system in Europe?
What marked the beginning of the modern state system in Europe?
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What was the status of major powers such as the Holy Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire in the mid-1600s?
What was the status of major powers such as the Holy Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire in the mid-1600s?
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How does a nation-state typically govern its people?
How does a nation-state typically govern its people?
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Which of the following regions generally formed strong states more slowly compared to others?
Which of the following regions generally formed strong states more slowly compared to others?
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What does the term 'nation-state' imply about the governance of the state?
What does the term 'nation-state' imply about the governance of the state?
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Which kingdom was identified as one of the major powers in Central Europe during the mid-1600s?
Which kingdom was identified as one of the major powers in Central Europe during the mid-1600s?
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What crucial event related to state formation took place in Europe after the Thirty Years' War?
What crucial event related to state formation took place in Europe after the Thirty Years' War?
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Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between religion and politics during the establishment of the nation-state?
Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between religion and politics during the establishment of the nation-state?
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Which condition best describes the nature of governance in the European region in the mid-1600s?
Which condition best describes the nature of governance in the European region in the mid-1600s?
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What role did the army play in the context of a nation-state?
What role did the army play in the context of a nation-state?
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Study Notes
Absolute Monarchs in Europe
- Absolute monarchs held all the power within their countries
- They controlled every aspect of society (religion, economy, social gatherings)
- This power was often justified by the idea of divine right (God-given authority)
Causes of Absolutism
- Religious and territorial conflicts caused fear and uncertainty
- Growth of armies led to higher taxes
- Heavy taxes created additional unrest and peasant revolts
Spain's Empire and European Absolutism
- Philip II ruled Spain with a strong hand during a period of religious and economic instability
- Philip II controlled Spain, Spanish colonies, parts of Italy, and Austria and the Netherlands. He was the Holy Roman Emperor
- He controlled much territory - first time since Charlemagne
- Philip II believed that it was his duty to defend Catholicism against the Ottomans and Protestants.
- Philip II sent the Spanish Armada to England in 1588, but it was defeated by the English
- Philip II's empire provided him with great wealth, but it did not translate into a strong economic base due to ineffective government practices
The Reign of Louis XIV
- Louis XIV was the most powerful monarch of France
- He believed in the divine right of kings
- He weakened the power of nobles and centralized power in the French government
- Louis XIV had numerous wars that ultimately led to massive debt
- Louis XIV and other monarchs of the time controlled their countries' economies to free themselves from limitations imposed by the nobility.
Central European Monarchs Clash
- The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) was a major conflict over religion and territorial power in Europe
- Involved many European countries
- The Peace of Westphalia (1648) ended the war and created the modern state system
- Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great were monarchs who ruled Austria and Prussia and influenced warfare
The Dutch Prosper
- The United Provinces of the Netherlands practiced religious tolerance and had elected governors
- The Dutch developed a strong trading empire
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Explore the rise and fall of absolute monarchs in Europe, focusing on the strong central authority held by rulers like Philip II of Spain. This quiz examines the causes of absolutism, the justification of divine right, and the impacts of territorial control on society. Test your knowledge of this pivotal period in European history.
