12.1_12.4 Quizizz

How did Henry IV end religious conflict?

• He issued the Magna Charta which protected both Protestants and religious toleration.

• He issued the Edict of Nantes which protected both Protestants and religious toleration.

• He issued the Bill of Rights which protected both Protestants and religious toleration.

• He issued the Treaty of Tordesillas which protected both Protestants and religious toleration.

What territorial changes resulted from the Peace of Westphalia, ending the Thirty Years’ War?

• The Holy Roman Empire was united under a single strong ruler.

• The German states all became Catholic.

• The Netherlands and the Swiss Confederation became independent states.

• Spain separated from the Hapsburg empire.

Which of the following BEST describes Peter the Great’s approach toward westernization?

• He shrewdly gained the support of the boyars before introducing western ways.

• He imposed French language and customs on the Russian court.

• He used autocratic power to introduce rapid change.

• He upheld Russian tradition and introduced western ways gradually.

Why did James I not want to work with Parliament? (12.3)

• He believed in the absolute power of kings.

• He wanted to create a limited monarchy.

• He wanted to strengthen the Church of England.

• He did not agree with the policies of the prime minister.

What was the significance of the Long Parliament?

• It established a constitutional government.

• Its struggles with Charles I led to the English Civil War.

• Its support of Oliver Cromwell created a dictatorship.

• It led to the restoration of the monarchy.

How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Enlightenment?

• It revived the scientific thinking of ancient Greece and Rome.

• It proved the existence of natural rights.

• It encouraged people to use reason to solve problems.

• It undermined the authority of the Church.

With which statement would Enlightenment thinker John Locke have agreed?

• An enlightened absolute monarchy is the best way to ensure an orderly society.

• Monarchy is necessary because people are naturally cruel and selfish.

• People have the right to overthrow a government that violates their rights.

• The Glorious Revolution violated the rights of the English people.

Joseph II was considered the most radical of the enlightened despots because he

• reorganized the Prussian government’s civil service and simplified laws.

• dealt directly with his subjects to understand their problems.

• expanded his empire and strengthened the monarchy.

• granted nobles a written charter of rights.

How did the English Bill of Rights change government in England?

• Parliament now surpassed the monarchy in matters of governing. A limited monarchy was established. Legal rights were taken from citizens.

• The monarchy now surpassed the parliament in matters of governing. A limited monarchy was established. Legal rights were granted to citizens.

• Parliament now surpassed the monarchy in matters of governing. A limited monarchy was established. Legal rights were granted to citizens.

• Parliament now surpassed the monarchy in matters of governing. A limited monarchy was established. Legal rights were taken from citizens.

According to Bossuet, what is the role of the king?

• To rule with complete authority over his subjects

• To serve as a private individual

• To be a figurehead with no real power

• To act as a mediator between nobles