18th Century Global Conflicts - Review Quiz

Which of the following factors was a primary reason for wars in Europe between 1500 and 1750?

• Scientific advances

• Rivalry for European territory

• Cultural exchange

• Industrialization

How was the 18th-century economy primarily expanded?

• Through the domestic production of food

• By increasing local consumption

• Through overseas trade

• By reducing New World resources

Which city was the financial center of Europe in the 18th Century?

• London

• Paris

• Amsterdam

• Vienna

What was the main rivalry in Europe after the decline of the Dutch?

• England vs. Spain

• France vs. Spain

• England vs. France

• Netherlands vs. France

Why were 18th-century European armies often hesitant to engage in direct battles?

• Soldiers were untrained

• Armies were expensive to raise and supply

• The terrain was difficult

• There was a lack of weapons

Which group primarily made up the soldiers in 18th-century European armies?

• Wealthy aristocrats

• Middle-class merchants

• Economically disadvantaged individuals

• Politically influential families

What was the main focus of European warfare outside Europe in the 18th Century?

• Political alliances

• Naval engagements

• Religious conversions

• Technological advancements

What did the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle 1748 primarily achieve?

• Complete French domination in Europe

• Nothing, things went back to the way they were before the war started.

• Expansion of British colonies

• Spain's control over North America

What was a significant impact of the Seven Years War?

• French superiority in naval warfare

• British dominance over colonial areas

• French expansion in North America

• Spanish control over India

Who primarily fought in the Seven Years War overseas?

• Austria and Prussia

• England and France

• Spain and the Netherlands

• Portugal and Italy