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Which of the following best defines absolutism?
Which of the following best defines absolutism?
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Who is considered the "Sun King" of France?
Who is considered the "Sun King" of France?
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Which monarch is known for centralizing power in France and constructing the Palace of Versailles?
Which monarch is known for centralizing power in France and constructing the Palace of Versailles?
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What concept did James I of England promote to justify his rule?
What concept did James I of England promote to justify his rule?
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Which of the following was a direct result of the English Civil War (1642-1651)?
Which of the following was a direct result of the English Civil War (1642-1651)?
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Who was the English monarch during the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
Who was the English monarch during the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
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Which monarch is credited with Westernizing Russia and expanding its territory?
Which monarch is credited with Westernizing Russia and expanding its territory?
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What was the significance of the Palace of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV?
What was the significance of the Palace of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV?
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Which war was fought between Catholic and Protestant states in Europe and ended with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648?
Which war was fought between Catholic and Protestant states in Europe and ended with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648?
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Which monarch ruled England during the time of the English Bill of Rights (1689)?
Which monarch ruled England during the time of the English Bill of Rights (1689)?
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The "divine right of kings" holds that monarchs:
The "divine right of kings" holds that monarchs:
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Who was the Prussian king who introduced military reforms and expanded his territory in the 18th century?
Who was the Prussian king who introduced military reforms and expanded his territory in the 18th century?
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The "War of Spanish Succession" (1701–1714) was fought over:
The "War of Spanish Succession" (1701–1714) was fought over:
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Which of the following did Peter the Great NOT do during his reign?
Which of the following did Peter the Great NOT do during his reign?
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The concept of "absolute monarchy" is best associated with:
The concept of "absolute monarchy" is best associated with:
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Which of the following is true about the reign of Louis XIV?
Which of the following is true about the reign of Louis XIV?
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Who was the leader of the Roundheads during the English Civil War?
Who was the leader of the Roundheads during the English Civil War?
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Which treaty ended the Thirty Years' War?
Which treaty ended the Thirty Years' War?
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What was the main goal of the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713?
What was the main goal of the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713?
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Which event in 1688 led to the overthrow of James II in England?
Which event in 1688 led to the overthrow of James II in England?
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Which of the following was an outcome of the Glorious Revolution in England?
Which of the following was an outcome of the Glorious Revolution in England?
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Which French king is most closely associated with the expansion of France's power in Europe during the 17th century?
Which French king is most closely associated with the expansion of France's power in Europe during the 17th century?
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Which ruler of Russia continued Peter the Great's policies of modernization and expansion?
Which ruler of Russia continued Peter the Great's policies of modernization and expansion?
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Which of the following monarchs ruled France before Louis XIV and helped lay the foundations for absolutism?
Which of the following monarchs ruled France before Louis XIV and helped lay the foundations for absolutism?
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Who was the monarch during the War of Austrian Succession (1740–1748)?
Who was the monarch during the War of Austrian Succession (1740–1748)?
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The Edict of Nantes (1598), issued by Henry IV of France, granted religious freedom to:
The Edict of Nantes (1598), issued by Henry IV of France, granted religious freedom to:
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Which monarch of Spain ruled during the height of Spain's empire and was known for his attempts to maintain Catholic dominance in Europe?
Which monarch of Spain ruled during the height of Spain's empire and was known for his attempts to maintain Catholic dominance in Europe?
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What was the primary goal of the Habsburgs during the Age of Absolutism?
What was the primary goal of the Habsburgs during the Age of Absolutism?
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Which of the following was a key characteristic of the reign of Frederick II (Frederick the Great) of Prussia?
Which of the following was a key characteristic of the reign of Frederick II (Frederick the Great) of Prussia?
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Which event caused the decline of Spain's power during the 17th century?
Which event caused the decline of Spain's power during the 17th century?
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Which monarch is credited with transforming Prussia into a great European power through military expansion and reforms?
Which monarch is credited with transforming Prussia into a great European power through military expansion and reforms?
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Which of the following was NOT a reform implemented by Peter the Great?
Which of the following was NOT a reform implemented by Peter the Great?
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