Absolute Monarchs in Europe

​Absolute Monarchs of Europe

By Lisa Hintz

Multiple Choice

The __________ Armada was defeated in 1588 by stormy weather and the English navy

• English

• German

• Spanish

• French

Multiple Choice

The republic formed by the United Providence of __________ was an usually type of government for the 16th century Europe.

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Portugal

• France

Multiple Choice

In his novel, Don Quixote de la Mancha, Miguel de Cervantes wrote about a poor Spanish ___________, who chases after windmills

• nobleman

• serf

• king

• peasant

Multiple Choice

Philip II of Spain believed it was his duty to defend ____________ from its enemies in Europe and the Ottoman Empire

• Lutheranism

• Calvinism

• Catholicim

• Presbyterism

Multiple Choice

During the 1600s, the ________ gradually replace the Italians as the bankers of Europe

• English

• Dutch

• Portuguese

• French

Multiple Choice

The republic formed by the United Providence of __________ was an usually type of government for the 16th century Europe.

• The Netherlands

• France

• Britian

• Spain

Multiple Choice

How was the Netherlands more democratic than most  17th century European nations?

• The monarch was elected by the people instead of through family succession.

• The right to vote was extended to women who were at least 18 years old.

• The head of the republic could be removed from office by the royal family.

• The provincial governors were elected rather than appointed by the government.

Multiple Choice

_________ Failed to develop a middle class in the 1500s because the tax burden on the lower classes prevented their ability to begin business.

• Spain

• England

• Germany

• France

Multiple Choice

William of Orange fought to free ___________ from Spanish control

• Belgium

• England

• France

• Netherlands