History Quiz: Constitutional Monarchy & War
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What was the result of Oliver Cromwell's victory over the king's forces in England?

  • Execute members of Parliament who disagreed with him.
  • Return England to Catholicism.
  • Establish a military dictatorship in England. (correct)
  • Restore the French monarchy to the throne.

What event marked the beginning of a constitutional monarchy in England?

  • The Edict of Nantes.
  • The Glorious Revolution. (correct)
  • The Toleration Act of 1489.
  • The Bill of Rights.

Why did France enter the Thirty Years' War against the Holy Roman Empire and Spain?

  • To win religious freedom for its citizens.
  • To purge the Catholic Church of corruption.
  • To gain political leadership in Europe. (correct)
  • To preserve the divine right of kings.

Which factor did Peter the Great consider essential for making Russia a great power?

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What characteristic contributed to William Shakespeare being recognized as a genius?

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What concept does the divine right of kings represent?

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By the end of King Philip II's reign, which of the following statements is true about Spain?

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Which event is associated with the end of the Thirty Years War?

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Which term describes the supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War?

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What is a characteristic of the Baroque architectural style?

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Divine Right of Kings

The belief that a monarch's authority to rule comes directly from God, making them answerable only to God.

Huguenots

French Protestants who followed the teachings of John Calvin.

Baroque Art

A style of art that emphasized dramatic effects, movement, and grandeur, rejecting the Renaissance focus on balance and proportion.

The Peace of Westphalia

A series of treaties that officially ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648.

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Roundheads

Supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War.

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Oliver Cromwell's Role

Oliver Cromwell was a military leader who defeated the King's forces in the English Civil War. He then established a military dictatorship known as the Commonwealth, effectively ruling England.

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Foundation of Constitutional Monarchy

The foundation for a constitutional monarchy in England began with the Glorious Revolution. This event led to the Bill of Rights, which limited the power of the monarchy and established the rights of Parliament.

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France's Goal in the Thirty Years' War

France fought against both the Holy Roman Empire and Spain in the Thirty Years' War to gain political leadership in Europe. They aimed to weaken their rivals and increase their own influence.

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Peter the Great's Vision for Russia

Peter the Great believed that adopting Western technology, especially for the army, was crucial to making Russia a great power. He introduced reforms to modernize Russia based on Western models.

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Mannerist Art's Reflection

Mannerist art, characterized by elongated figures, distorted proportions, and exaggerated emotions, reflected the religious upheavals of the Reformation and the uncertainty of the times.

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