Absolutism and Divine Right Monarchy Quiz
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What was the political system that James I believed in?

  • Absolute monarchy (correct)
  • Democracy
  • Constitutional monarchy
  • Parliamentary system
  • What was the main concern the Puritans had about Charles I?

  • His marriage to a Catholic princess (correct)
  • His extravagant spending
  • His poor military leadership
  • His desire for absolute power
  • What was the purpose of the ship money tax introduced by Charles I?

  • To fund the expansion of the navy (correct)
  • To finance the royal household
  • To punish coastal towns
  • To increase the power of the monarchy
  • What was the outcome of the war between Charles I and the Parliament?

    <p>The Parliament captured and executed Charles I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the political system that Oliver Cromwell established after the execution of Charles I?

    <p>A military dictatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the tensions between Charles I and the Parliament?

    <p>Conflicts over the power of the monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event effectively ended the French monarchy in August 1792?

    <p>The storming of the Tuileries Palace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the Civil Constitution of the Church for French clergy?

    <p>Non-juring priests were forced to flee the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Civil Constitution of the Church passed in 1790?

    <p>To reduce the influence of the Catholic Church in France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Napoleon Bonaparte born?

    <p>1769</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the end of the Terror during the French Revolution?

    <p>Execution of Robespierre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate impact of the execution of King Louis XVI in 1793?

    <p>It fueled fears among European monarchies, leading to war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which years did Napoleon Bonaparte conduct his ambitious Egyptian Campaign?

    <p>1798-1801</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following events is described as a 'dramatic symbol of the revolution's overthrow of the old order'?

    <p>The execution of King Louis XVI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal system was established for France in 1804 based on Roman law principles?

    <p>Napoleonic Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the 'Terror' period during the French Revolution?

    <p>To respond to revolutionary mistakes and accusations of treason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Napoleon Bonaparte rise to fame initially?

    <p>With victories in Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Napoleon declare himself as Emperor, establishing a new hereditary monarchy?

    <p>1804</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key outcome of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805?

    <p>It cemented British naval dominance and shattered Napoleon's ambitions to invade Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Napoleon's Continental System?

    <p>To cripple Britain by banning trade with it throughout Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major turning point in Napoleon's fortunes during the Napoleonic Wars?

    <p>Napoleon's disastrous Russian Campaign in 1812.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key outcome of the Sixth Coalition's defeat of Napoleon in 1814?

    <p>Napoleon was forced to abdicate and was exiled to the island of Elba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a key idea enshrined in the legal systems influenced by the Napoleonic Code?

    <p>Centralization of political power under the French monarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Britain respond to Napoleon's Continental System, which aimed to cripple British trade?

    <p>Britain found new markets and resorted to smuggling to maintain its trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo in 1815?

    <p>Napoleon was exiled to the remote South Atlantic island of Saint Helena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Enclosure movement during the Industrial Revolution in England?

    <p>It resulted in a transition from self-sufficiency to wage labor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT one of the important technical devices discussed in relation to the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Microwave oven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a defining characteristic of the Industrial Revolution discussed in class?

    <p>Increased use of renewable energy sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the chain of events leading to the Industrial Revolution in England begin?

    <p>With the Agricultural Revolution and the Enclosure movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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