AP European History Period 2

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Divine right monarchy was a term used to refer to

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a king's power derived from God

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Among the principle characteristics of 17th and 18th century absolutist states were all of the following EXCEPT: large standing armies, weakening the nobility, absolutist rule based on divine right.

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development of constitutions

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Charles I of England faced a revolt against royal authority led by

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Parliament

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Which of the following is the most significant outcome of Charles I's execution in 1649? Options: It was the first time in history that a Parliament had voted for the execution of a monarch. The execution restored the Tudors to the throne. The execution led to the abolition of the monarchy. England was invaded and conquered by the Scots and Ireland gained independence.

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The execution led to the abolition of the monarchy.

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After the restoration of the Stuart dynasty, which of the following contributed the most to growing opposition to Charles II? his growing alliance with the Dutch, his conversion to Calvinism midway through his rule, his inability to establish a rival commercial center in London, his growing admiration for Catholocism and Louis XIV

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his growing admiration for Catholocism and Louis XIV

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Which of the following is the most significant result of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the English Bill of Rights? Options: The United Kingdom was formed. Equal rights and political representation were extended to subjects of the Crown in the English colonies. Limited monarchy was firmly established in England. England became the dominate power until 1870.

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Limited monarchy was firmly established in England.

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The most serious problem confronting Poland in the 18th century was

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weak central government

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One common concern of both Maria Theresa and Joseph II was

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centralizing power

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Why did Frederick the Great of Prussia only abolish serfdom on crown lands and not the lands held by the Junkers?

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He wanted to keep the loyalty of the Junkers.

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Overall, the reforms of the enlightened despots

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were not able to take hold because of limited support among the nobility.