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Unit 4Testbank
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1. By the early seventeenth century, which of the following
European nations was the greatest commercial power in
Europe?
A. EnglandB. FranceC. The NetherlandsD. SpainE. Sweden
2. Mercantilism was principally characterized by:
A. government efforts to build a strong, self-sufficient economy
B. the efforts of the merchant class to influence policy by subsidizing the government
C. efforts by bankers and exporters to establish free trade
D. the theory that gold and silver were not real wealth
E. the view that labor ought to be able to seek its own market
4. Despite overlapping causes for instability, the greatest single cause for warfare in the first half of
Europe's 17th century, "iron century", was:
A. provincial animosity toward distant and arbitrary royal rulers
B. continuous religious rivalry between Catholics and Protestants
C. the territorial ambitions of the Spanish monarchy
D. the mutually exclusive economic self-interest of the major states
E. the refusal of annexed states to submit to foreign rule.
4. Despite overlapping causes for instability, the greatest single cause for warfare in the first half of
Europe's 17th century, "iron century", was:
A. provincial animosity toward distant and arbitrary royal rulers
B. continuous religious rivalry between Catholics and Protestants
C. the territorial ambitions of the Spanish monarchy
D. the mutually exclusive economic self-interest of the major states
E. the refusal of annexed states to submit to foreign rule.
5. Which of the following is true of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden?
A. He was a devout Roman Catholic.B. He was a major participant in the
Thirty Years' War.C. He defeated the Russian army at the
Battle of Borodino.D. He established Calvinism as the
Swedish state religion.E. He set up an organization to mediate
international disputes.
7. Henry IV of France was responsible for all the following EXCEPT:
A. the granting of religious toleration to the Protestants
B. the recovery of the agricultural sector of the economy
C. the encouragement of representative government among his subjects
D. the encouragement of the development of industry
7. Henry IV of France was responsible for all the following EXCEPT:
A. the granting of religious toleration to the Protestants
B. the recovery of the agricultural sector of the economy
C. the encouragement of representative government among his subjects
D. the encouragement of the development of industry
8. Which of the following statements is NOT in accord with mercantilist
theory?
A. wages and prices must seek their own levels in a free market
B. colonies should only serve the interests of the colonizing nation-state
C. gold and silver are the measure of a nation's wealth
D. the ideal nation-state is economically self-sufficient
E. economic activity should be carefully regulated by the state.
8. Which of the following statements is NOT in accord with mercantilist
theory?
A. wages and prices must seek their own levels in a free market
B. colonies should only serve the interests of the colonizing nation-state
C. gold and silver are the measure of a nation's wealth
D. the ideal nation-state is economically self-sufficient
E. economic activity should be carefully regulated by the state.
9. The principle reason why Louis XIV (1643-1715) built his palace at Versailles was to:
A. tighten his control over the nobilityB. strengthen ties with the HuguenotsC. move the king's residence nearer to the center of the countryD. provide thousands of jobsE. absorb the excess revenue produced by
mercantilist tax policies.
10. In the second half of the seventeenth century, which of the
following countries dominated European culture, politics, and
diplomacy?
A. EnglandB. The Netherlands C. RussiaD. FranceE. Prussia
11. The French monarchy in the seventeenth century sought to expand France's border to
its "natural frontiers" of:
A. Pyrenees and ThamesB. Alps and Tiber RiverC. Ural River and Ural MountainsD. Rhine River and AlpsE. Atlantic Ocean and Portugal
11. The French monarchy in the seventeenth century sought to expand France's border to
its "natural frontiers" of:
A. Pyrenees and ThamesB. Alps and Tiber RiverC. Ural River and Ural MountainsD. Rhine River and AlpsE. Atlantic Ocean and Portugal
12. Which of the following was generally supported by the
mercantilists?
A. formation of new guildsB. destruction of factoriesC. creation of a universal monetary standardD. development of coloniesE. decentralization of government
12. Which of the following was generally supported by the
mercantilists?
A. formation of new guildsB. destruction of factoriesC. creation of a universal monetary standardD. development of coloniesE. decentralization of government
13. The system of intendants was established in seventeenth
century France primarily to:
A. empower the French nobilityB. implement royal policies locallyC. make the peasantry return to the
landD. collect taxes from the townsE. improve France's ability to fight
foreign wars
13. The system of intendants was established in seventeenth
century France primarily to:
A. empower the French nobilityB. implement royal policies locallyC. make the peasantry return to the
landD. collect taxes from the townsE. improve France's ability to fight
foreign wars
14. Which of the following was an economic policy of Louis XIV's finance minister, Jean-Baptiste
Colbert?
A. raising money through internal tariffsB. encouraging international competition through lower tariffs
and free-trade policiesC. establishing detailed manufacturing codes to improve the
quality of French export goodsD. opening France's colonies to foreign merchants and tradeE. reducing military spending
15. Which of the following was NOT a social trend in the
seventeenth century?
A. a renewed interest in and search for "witches"
B. a marked slowing down in the population increase
C. an enhanced position for women in relation to property
D. a steady improvement in the laborers' standard of living
15. Which of the following was NOT a social trend in the
seventeenth century?
A. a renewed interest in and search for "witches"
B. a marked slowing down in the population increase
C. an enhanced position for women in relation to property
D. a steady improvement in the laborers' standard of living
16. Which of the following statements regarding le grande siecle -- the
seventeenth century ---is NOT true?
A. France was dominant in the military, political, and cultural spheres
B. It has been called the "century of genius"C. It saw England torn by political and social
unrestD. It was a century of continuous economic
expansion.
16. Which of the following statements regarding le grande siecle -- the
seventeenth century ---is NOT true?
A. France was dominant in the military, political, and cultural spheres
B. It has been called the "century of genius"C. It saw England torn by political and social
unrestD. It was a century of continuous economic
expansion.
17. According to the theory of mercantilism, colonies should
be: A. acquired as markets and sources of raw
materials B. granted independence as soon as
possible C. used as settlement areas for surplus
population D. encouraged to develop their own
industries.
18. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the purpose of balance-of-power politics was
to:A. preserve peace B. exclude England from continental affairs C. preserve the sovereignty and
independence of the European states D. prevent Austria from dominating
continental affairs.
18. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the purpose of balance-of-power politics was
to:A. preserve peace B. exclude England from continental affairs C. preserve the sovereignty and
independence of the European states D. prevent Austria from dominating
continental affairs.
19. Which of the following were concepts that a mercantilist would
support?A. a nation must avoid dependency on
others for imported goodsB. the nation's economy requires centralized
planningC. guilds serve as barriers to a strong
economyD. all of the above.
20. The concept of divine-right monarchy centered on the concept that the monarch:
A. need not observe the lawsB. could not err in judgmentC. could exercise unlimited power over
his subjectD. was responsible only to God
20. The concept of divine-right monarchy centered on the concept that the monarch:
A. need not observe the lawsB. could not err in judgmentC. could exercise unlimited power over
his subjectD. was responsible only to God
21. The goals of absolute monarchs did NOT include:
A. the establishment of a free market economy
B. the establishment of a state controlled army
C. an effective and state controlled legal administration
D. an efficient system for the collection and distribution of tax revenues.
22. Mercantilistic theory postulated that
A. government should not interfere in the economy.
B. imports and exports should be equally balanced.
C. government should intervene to secure the largest share of limited resources.
D. overseas colonies were an unwanted drain of valuable gold bullion.
23. The policies of Henry IV can be characterized by all of
the following EXCEPT
A. aggressive foreign policy.B. reconciliation and pacification of religious
conflict. C. support for economic growth.D. short‑sighted taxation policies.
23. The policies of Henry IV can be characterized by all of
the following EXCEPT
A. aggressive foreign policy.B. reconciliation and pacification of religious
conflict. C. support for economic growth.D. short‑sighted taxation policies.
24. French intendants were almost always recruited from
theA. nobles of the sword.B. new, judicial nobility.C. commercial elite.D. university professors.
24. French intendants were almost always recruited from
theA. nobles of the sword.B. new, judicial nobility (aka nobles of
the robe)C. commercial elite.D. university professors.
25. Which of the following was the most important assumption underlying the economic philosophy of mercantilism?
A. Expansion of trade would lead to greater production and lower prices.
B. Merchants were subversive elements who should be controlled.
C. The wealth of a nation was limited and needed to be carefully preserved.
D. Population growth would allow nations to emerge from the cycle of poverty.
E. Production of goods for consumer consumption should be encouraged.
25. Which of the following was the most important assumption underlying the economic philosophy of mercantilism?
A. Expansion of trade would lead to greater production and lower prices.B. Merchants were subversive elements who should be controlled.
C. The wealth of a nation was limited and needed to be carefully preserved.
D. Population growth would allow nations to emerge from the cycle of poverty.
E. Production of goods for consumer consumption should be encouraged.
26. The European system of balance of power is best
illustrated by the A. Anglo-Dutch competition for overseas empire.B. War of the Spanish Succession.C. Spanish attempts to conquer the rebellious
Netherlands.D. Anglo-French efforts to reduce the power of the
United Provinces.
26. The European system of balance of power is best
illustrated by the A. Anglo-Dutch competition for overseas empire.B. War of the Spanish Succession.C. Spanish attempts to conquer the rebellious
Netherlands.D. Anglo-French efforts to reduce the power of the
United Provinces.
27. The plays of Molière
A. criticized the attitudes of the bourgeoisie.
B. analyzed the power of love.C. castigated the French nobility.D. rejected the official style of
classicism.
27. The plays of Molière
A. criticized the attitudes of the bourgeoisie.
B. analyzed the power of love.C. castigated the French nobility.D. rejected the official style of
classicism.
29. The paulette, introduced by Henry IV, was a(n)
A. annual fee paid by royal officials to guarantee heredity in their offices.
B. tax paid on salt.C. guarantee of religious freedom for
Huguenots.D. property tax paid by all landowners
in France.
30. The meeting of the Estates General in 1614 was
significant because:
A. it was able to gain control of the king's right to collect taxes
B. no such meeting was held again until 1789C. for the first time in history it elected a
French kingD. the noble class of France worked in union
with the third estate.
30. The meeting of the Estates General in 1614 was
significant because:
A. it was able to gain control of the king's right to collect taxes
B. no such meeting was held again until 1789C. for the first time in history it elected a
French kingD. the noble class of France worked in union
with the third estate.
31. While he served as the real power in France, Cardinal Richelieu's
paramount goal was:A. to eliminate all Protestant sects from
FranceB. the establishment of the French throne as
truly absoluteC. to destroy the mounting power of the
Protestant German statesD. the creation of an alliance of Catholic
monarchs to oppose England
31. While he served as the real power in France, Cardinal Richelieu's
paramount goal was:A. to eliminate all Protestant sects from
FranceB. the establishment of the French throne as
truly absoluteC. to destroy the mounting power of the
Protestant German statesD. the creation of an alliance of Catholic
monarchs to oppose England
32. The guiding force behind Cardinal Richelieu's
domestic policies was
A. reform of the church.B. a belief in decentralization.C. the subordination of all groups and
institutions to the monarchy.D. the sovereignty of the people.
33. The endemic urban protests that plagued France were triggered by all of the
following EXCEPT
A. high unemployment.B. price and availability of grain.C. taxation policies.D. foreign invasions.
33. The endemic urban protests that plagued France were triggered by all of the
following EXCEPT
A. high unemployment.B. price and availability of grain.C. taxation policies.D. foreign invasions.
34. Louis XIII's decision to destroy Huguenot
independence was based on
A. the Huguenots' close relationship with England.
B. Huguenot attempts to resume the religious wars of the previous century.
C. the king's desire to confiscate Huguenot property.
D. the Huguenot's refusal to allow Catholics freedom of worship in Huguenot cities.
34. Louis XIII's decision to destroy Huguenot
independence was based on
A. the Huguenots' close relationship with England.
B. Huguenot attempts to resume the religious wars of the previous century.
C. the king's desire to confiscate Huguenot property.
D. the Huguenot's refusal to allow Catholics freedom of worship in Huguenot cities.
35. The center of the struggle between the French crown and
the Huguenots in 1627 was
A. Paris.B. La Rochelle.C. Nantes.D. Languedoc.
35. The center of the struggle between the French crown and
the Huguenots in 1627 was
A. Paris.B. La Rochelle.C. Nantes.D. Languedoc.
37. The Fronde was essentially a:
A. revolt on the part of French peasants suffering from famine
B. religious revolt on the part of the Huguenots
C. power struggle between Mazarin and the privileged nobles of France
D. movement by France's middle class to control the Estates General.
37. The Fronde was essentially a:
A. revolt on the part of French peasants suffering from famine
B. religious revolt on the part of the Huguenots
C. power struggle between Mazarin and the privileged nobles of France
D. movement by France's middle class to control the Estates General.
38. A significant consequence of Louis XIV's revocation of the Edict of Nantes
was:
A. an economic and military weakening of France
B. the migration of thousands of Huguenots to Canada
C. a war with the Protestant allies of the Huguenots in Germany
D. the Fronde
38. A significant consequence of Louis XIV's revocation of the Edict of Nantes
was:
A. an economic and military weakening of France
B. the migration of thousands of Huguenots to Canada
C. a war with the Protestant allies of the Huguenots in Germany
D. the Fronde
39. The Jansenists were:
A. a conservative movement within the Catholic Church
B. an extreme middle class faction in the Estates General
C. the agents of the papacy in FranceD. the royal agents of the French king
in the provinces.
39. The Jansenists were:
A. a conservative movement within the Catholic Church
B. an extreme middle class faction in the Estates General
C. the agents of the papacy in FranceD. the royal agents of the French king
in the provinces.
40. The chief spokesman of mercantilist in France was:
A. Jacque BossuetB. ColbertC. Michel Le TellierD. Martinet
41. Which of the following men was NOT involved in the important military
advances that took place in France under Louis XIV?
A. LouvoisB. RacineC. VaubanD. Martinet
41. Which of the following men was NOT involved in the important military
advances that took place in France under Louis XIV?
A. LouvoisB. RacineC. VaubanD. Martinet
42. In seeking to establish France's "natural frontiers",
Louis XIV's main military thrust was toward:
A. ItalyB. Austria and SwitzerlandC. Germany and the Low CountriesD. Spain
43. The Grand Alliance was formed to prevent:
A. French seizure of German lands east of the Rhine
B. the assertion of Hapsburg influence in Protestant Switzerland
C. the union of France and SpainD. Prussian aggression against Holland.
43. The Grand Alliance was formed to prevent:
A. French seizure of German lands east of the Rhine
B. the assertion of Hapsburg influence in Protestant Switzerland
C. the union of France and SpainD. Prussian aggression against Holland.
44. The War of the Spanish Succession saw France lose
this region in the New World to England:
A. the Ohio ValleyB. FloridaC. Nova ScotiaD. France's Caribbean islands.
45. Which of the following was NOT one of the terms of the
Treaty of Utrecht?
A. a Bourbon was granted the throne of Spain
B. England won the AsientoC. the Elector of Brandenburg became king
in PrussiaD. England acquired Quebec
45. Which of the following was NOT one of the terms of the
Treaty of Utrecht?
A. a Bourbon was granted the throne of Spain
B. England won the AsientoC. the Elector of Brandenburg became king
in PrussiaD. England acquired Quebec
46. The Asiento referred to the:
A. right to control the slave trade of Spain's New World holdings
B. claim to GibraltarC. claim to the Hapsburgs to the
throne of SpainD. right of a woman to inherit the
throne of the Hapsburg empire.
47. Which of the following was NOT a leading French writer of
the seventeenth century?
A. Jean de La FontaineB. Georges de La TourC. Pierre CorneilleD. Jean Baptiste Moliere
47. Which of the following was NOT a leading French writer of
the seventeenth century?
A. Jean de La FontaineB. Georges de La TourC. Pierre CorneilleD. Jean Baptiste Moliere
48. Colbert's economic policies supported all of the following
measures EXCEPT:A. building the bay of Biscay-to-
Mediterranean canal B. subsidizing silk and tapestry
manufacturingC. promoting free trade with foreign
countriesD. establishing the French East India
Company.
49. Which of the following was most characteristic of the
absolute monarchy of Louis XIV in France?A. reduction in the political power of the
bourgeoisie B. reduction in the political power of the
nobilityC. decrease in spending for military
purposesD. introduction of religious toleration
49. Which of the following was most characteristic of the
absolute monarchy of Louis XIV in France?A. reduction in the political power of the
bourgeoisie B. reduction in the political power of the
nobilityC. decrease in spending for military
purposesD. introduction of religious toleration
51. The principle theorist of divine right monarchy during
Louis XIV's time was:
A. BossuetB. RichelieuC. ColbertD. Mazarin
51. The principle theorist of divine right monarchy during
Louis XIV's time was:
A. BossuetB. RichelieuC. ColbertD. Mazarin
53. The War of the League of Augsburg:
A. guaranteed that France and Spain would be ruled by separate monarchies
B. resulted in the partition of PolandC. gave the British overseas territories that
served as the foundation of their empireD. preserved the balance of power in Europe
by restricting Louis XIV's expansionism
53. The War of the League of Augsburg:
A. guaranteed that France and Spain would be ruled by separate monarchies
B. resulted in the partition of PolandC. gave the British overseas territories that
served as the foundation of their empireD. preserved the balance of power in Europe
by restricting Louis XIV's expansionism
54. The French state in the time of Louis XIV provided to other countries a model for:
A. absolute monarchyB. individual freedomsC. political powers bestowed upon a
parliamentD. disorder and revolution
55. The French military reforms included all of the
following exceptA. a supply system.B. standardization of weapons and
uniforms.C. exclusion of noble participation in
the army.D. a rational system of training and
promotion.
55. The French military reforms included all of the
following exceptA. a supply system.B. standardization of weapons and
uniforms.C. exclusion of noble participation in
the army.D. a rational system of training and
promotion.
56. The enemy of the Grand Alliance during the War of
the Spanish Succession wasA. Spain.B. France.C. the Holy Roman Empire.D. the United Provinces.
56. The enemy of the Grand Alliance during the War of
the Spanish Succession wasA. Spain.B. France.C. the Holy Roman Empire.D. the United Provinces.
58. The relationship between Louis XIV and the Languedoc
nobles indicatesA. that the king often compromised and
collaborated with the nobles.B. that the revocation of the Edict of Nantes
was not very popular.C. the thorough subjugation of the nobility
by the king.D. that the king could not trust the nobility.
58. The relationship between Louis XIV and the Languedoc
nobles indicatesA. that the king often compromised and
collaborated with the nobles.B. that the revocation of the Edict of Nantes
was not very popular.C. the thorough subjugation of the nobility
by the king.D. that the king could not trust the nobility.
59. In general the wars of Louis XIV
A. had a disastrous impact on the French economy.
B. added vast new territories to France.
C. had little impact beyond the glorification of the Sun King.
D. destroyed the European balance of power.
59. In general the wars of Louis XIV
A. had a disastrous impact on the French economy.
B. added vast new territories to France.
C. had little impact beyond the glorification of the Sun King.
D. destroyed the European balance of power.
61. Colbert's contributions to the economy of France
included all of the following EXCEPT
A. creating a national bank.B. establishing new industries and colonial
ventures.C. improving the transportation system
within France.D. creating a powerful merchant marine to
transport French goods.
62. The state that gained the most from the War of the Spanish Succession was
A. Spain.B. France.C. the United Provinces.D. England.
62. The state that gained the most from the War of the Spanish Succession was
A. Spain.B. France.C. the United Provinces.D. England.
63. Typically, French classicism
A. challenged existing concepts concerning art.
B. presented subject matter associated with the Greco‑Roman past.
C. had little support from the royal government.
D. emphasized individualistic renderings of society.
63. Typically, French classicism
A. challenged existing concepts concerning art.
B. presented subject matter associated with the Greco‑Roman past.
C. had little support from the royal government.
D. emphasized individualistic renderings of society.
64. Of the following, which was the most important results of the Peace of Utrecht
(1713)?A. It allowed the unification of the thrones of Spain
and France.B. It weakened Great Britain’s effort to replace
France as the leading colonial power.C. It divided the Spanish colonial empire between
the French and the British.D. It dealt a blow to the Austrian Hapsburgs, who
had expected to acquire Gibraltar.E. It ended the efforts of Louis XIV to dominate
continental European politics.
64. Of the following, which was the most important results of the Peace of Utrecht
(1713)?A. It allowed the unification of the thrones of Spain and France.B. It weakened Great Britain’s effort to replace France as the
leading colonial power.C. It divided the Spanish colonial empire between the French and
the British.D. It dealt a blow to the Austrian Hapsburgs, who had expected to
acquire Gibraltar.
E. It ended the efforts of Louis XIV to dominate continental European politics.
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65. The leading economic center of early seventeenth century Europe was:
A. RomeB. AmsterdamC. LondonD. PragueE. Hamburg
65. The leading economic center of early seventeenth century Europe was:
A. RomeB. AmsterdamC. LondonD. PragueE. Hamburg
66. Which of the following most accurately describes the political system of the Dutch
Republic of the seventeenth century?
A. Popular democracyB. Rule by an absolute monarchyC. Rule by wealthy merchantsD. Control by feudal lordsE. Rule by yeoman farmers
66. Which of the following most accurately describes the political system of the Dutch
Republic of the seventeenth century?
A. Popular democracyB. Rule by an absolute monarchy
C. Rule by wealthy merchantsD. Control by feudal lordsE. Rule by yeoman farmers
67. The Dutch Republic rose to prominence in seventeenth-century because of which of
the following factors?A. its agricultural innovations B. its literary creativity C. its religious unity D. its shipping and commerce.
68. All of the following were characteristics of seventeenth
century Holland EXCEPT:
A. highly centralized government B. primacy in world banking C. tremendous interest and involvement in
trade D. intellectual and artistic achievements.
70. The decline of Spain in the seventeenth century can be attributed to all of the following causes EXCEPT
A. conflict between the church and the state.B. lack of investment in productive enterprise.C. the expense and failure of the effort to
repress the Dutch Revolt.D. intellectual isolation and psychological
malaise.
70. The decline of Spain in the seventeenth century can be attributed to all of the following causes EXCEPT
A. conflict between the church and the state.B. lack of investment in productive enterprise.C. the expense and failure of the effort to
repress the Dutch Revolt.D. intellectual isolation and psychological
malaise.
71. The Dutch "golden age" was based on all of the
following EXCEPT
A. fishing and overseas transport.B. religious toleration.C. strong, monarchical government.D. the moral and ethical precepts of
Calvinism.
72. To solve their increasingly disastrous financial difficulties,
Spanish monarchs often resorted to
A. printing paper money.B. canceling the national debt.C. increased imports of New World bullion.D. the confiscation and sale of church
property.
72. To solve their increasingly disastrous financial difficulties,
Spanish monarchs often resorted to
A. printing paper money.B. canceling the national debt.C. increased imports of New World bullion.D. the confiscation and sale of church
property.
73. The decline of the Dutch economy was caused by
A. an inflationary spiral created by Spanish gold.
B. the wars of the seventeenth century.
C. labor unrest and rebellion.D. the collapse of the wool industry.
73. The decline of the Dutch economy was caused by
A. an inflationary spiral created by Spanish gold.
B. the wars of the seventeenth century.
C. labor unrest and rebellion.D. the collapse of the wool industry.
74. The primary instrument of Dutch overseas imperialism
was the
A. Royal Navy.B. Dutch East India Company.C. Bank of Amsterdam.D. Company for Trade and
Exploitation of the East.
74. The primary instrument of Dutch overseas imperialism
was the
A. Royal Navy.B. Dutch East India Company.C. Bank of Amsterdam.D. Company for Trade and
Exploitation of the East.
75. Perhaps the most striking characteristic of the Dutch
Republic was its
A. large standing army.B. universally democratic form of
government.C. religious toleration.D. rejection of imperial exploitation.
75. Perhaps the most striking characteristic of the Dutch
Republic was its
A. large standing army.B. universally democratic form of
government.C. religious toleration.D. rejection of imperial exploitation.
76. The final collapse of Spain as a great military power was symbolized
by the defeat at the Battle of
A. Utrecht.B. White Mountain.C. the Pyrenees.D. Rocroi.
76. The final collapse of Spain as a great military power was symbolized
by the defeat at the Battle of
A. Utrecht.B. White Mountain.C. the Pyrenees.D. Rocroi.
77. Which of the following is paired incorrectly:
A. Cromwell --- the CommonwealthB. Louis XIII --- RichelieuC. Henry IV --- the InquisitionD. Louis XIV --- Colbert
England
78. While "Puritanism" encompassed a number of
religious groups, its core was based on the doctrines of:
A. Blaise PascalB. LutherC. Zwingli and CalvinD. the Anabaptists
79. James I Stuart came into conflict with his Parliament over
which of the following:
A. refusal to dismiss his chief Justice Sir Edward Cook
B. permission that Catholics could conduct religious services in public
C. efforts to wed his son to a Spanish princess
D. open support of the Puritans
80. The "purge" conducted by Colonel Thomas Pride resulted
in:A. the banishment of Charles I Stuart from
EnglandB. the exclusion of many Presbyterians from
the House of CommonsC. a severe defeat for the New Model Army
at Marston MoorD. the restoration of Charles II Stuart to the
throne of England.
81. Charles I Stuart was brought to trial by the:
A. New Model ArmyB. Rump parliamentC. Solemn League and CovenantD. Star Chamber
81. Charles I Stuart was brought to trial by the:
A. New Model ArmyB. Rump parliamentC. Solemn League and CovenantD. Star Chamber
82.The Battle of Boyne, fought between the supporters of the "old Pretender" and the English, further
embittered England's relationship with:
A. ScotlandB. SpainC. the IrishD. the Dutch
82.The Battle of Boyne, fought between the supporters of the "old Pretender" and the English, further
embittered England's relationship with:
A. ScotlandB. SpainC. the IrishD. the Dutch
83. Holding that man's life in a "state of nature" was "solitary,
poor, nasty, brutish, and short," he advocated the all-
powerful state:A. John MiltonB. Jonathan SwiftC. Thomas HobbesD. Christopher Wren
83. Holding that man's life in a "state of nature" was "solitary,
poor, nasty, brutish, and short," he advocated the all-
powerful state:A. John MiltonB. Jonathan SwiftC. Thomas HobbesD. Christopher Wren
84. Which of the following was a Stuart monarchy?
A. George IB. Edward VIC. Charles IID. Henry VII
85. The term "ship money" refers to
A. bribes paid by English Catholics fleeing England.B. a coastal defense tax that Charles I levied
illegally on inland counties.C. the tax Colbert created to finance the French
merchant marine.D. money invested in the stock of overseas trading
companies.
85. The term "ship money" refers to
A. bribes paid by English Catholics fleeing England.
B. a coastal defense tax that Charles I levied illegally on inland counties.
C. the tax Colbert created to finance the French merchant marine.
D. money invested in the stock of overseas trading companies.
86. A significant feature of English society in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was
the
A. growing wealth of the country gentry and middle‑class businessmen.
B. resurgence of Roman Catholicism.C. declining popularity of "reformed"
religions.D. economic decline of the business classes.
87. The Navigation Act of 1651, enacted under Oliver Cromwell, was designed to:
A. weaken the hold of France on CanadaB. undermine the maritime trade of HollandC. strengthen England's hold on IrelandD. break the Spanish trade monopoly in
South America
89. In the course of the Puritan Revolution, the concept of a form of communism was preached by
the:
A. RoundheadsB. DiggersC. QuakersD. followers of Cromwell
89. In the course of the Puritan Revolution, the concept of a form of communism was preached by
the:
A. RoundheadsB. DiggersC. QuakersD. followers of Cromwell
90. The Religious Society of Friends is better known as the:
A. PresbyteriansB. PuritansC. QuakersD. High Church of England
90. The Religious Society of Friends is better known as the:
A. PresbyteriansB. PuritansC. QuakersD. High Church of England
91. The most important legislation enacted during
Cromwell's Protectorate was the
A. Instrument of Government.B. Bill of Rights.C. Test ActD. Navigation Act.
91. The most important legislation enacted during
Cromwell's Protectorate was the
A. Instrument of Government.B. Bill of Rights.C. Test ActD. Navigation Act.
92. In his political theories, John Locke
A. stressed the importance of universal manhood suffrage.
B. argued that sovereignty had been freely surrendered to the monarch.
C. linked economic liberty and private property with political freedom.
D. argued that sovereignty should be vested in the executive branch of government.
92. In his political theories, John Locke
A. stressed the importance of universal manhood suffrage.
B. argued that sovereignty had been freely surrendered to the monarch.
C. linked economic liberty and private property with political freedom.
D. argued that sovereignty should be vested in the executive branch of government.
95. "In the legislature, the people are a check upon the nobility, and the nobility a check upon the people . . . while the king is
a check upon both . . ." This quotation describes the political situation:
A. in England after the Glorious RevolutionB. in the Dutch republicC. under Louis XIV of FranceD. in the Holy Roman Empire after the Peace
of Westphalia
95. "In the legislature, the people are a check upon the nobility, and the nobility a check upon the people . . . while the king is
a check upon both . . ." This quotation describes the political situation:
A. in England after the Glorious RevolutionB. in the Dutch republicC. under Louis XIV of FranceD. in the Holy Roman Empire after the Peace
of Westphalia
96. England became an even more bitter foe of France following the ascension to the
English throne of Mary, James II's daughter, and her husband:
A. Prince Eugene of SavoyB. George I of HanoverC. William III of OrangeD. none of the above
96. England became an even more bitter foe of France following the ascension to the
English throne of Mary, James II's daughter, and her husband:
A. Prince Eugene of SavoyB. George I of HanoverC. William III of OrangeD. none of the above
97. In 1628 the English Parliament passed the Petition of Rights ("the Stuart Magna
Carta") which:
A. returned England to CatholicismB. limited the amount of money spent on
explorationC. put significant constitutional limitations
on the CrownD. guaranteed the right of Parliament to
meet annually
97. In 1628 the English Parliament passed the Petition of Rights ("the Stuart Magna
Carta") which:
A. returned England to CatholicismB. limited the amount of money spent on
explorationC. put significant constitutional limitations
on the CrownD. guaranteed the right of Parliament to
meet annually
98. Which of the following was NOT an enactment of the Long
Parliament?
A. the abolition of the Star ChamberB. appointment of Oliver Cromwell as "Lord
Protector"C. enactment of the Triennial ActD. removal of a number of the king's
ministers
98. Which of the following was NOT an enactment of the Long
Parliament?
A. the abolition of the Star ChamberB. appointment of Oliver Cromwell as "Lord
Protector"C. enactment of the Triennial ActD. removal of a number of the king's
ministers
99. The "spark" which ignited the Glorious
Revolution was:
A. James II Stuart's signing of an alliance with France
B. the birth of a son to James II's second wifeC. the rebellion of the Duke of MonmouthD. the Anglo-Dutch War of 1664-1667
100. The lead in the revolt against James II Stuart was
taken by the:
A. WhigsB. ToriesC. ScotsD. peasantry
100. The lead in the revolt against James II Stuart was
taken by the:
A. WhigsB. ToriesC. ScotsD. peasantry
101. The "Glorious Revolution" brought to the
throne of England:
A. Queen AnneB. George I of HanoverC. William and MaryD. Charles II
102. The Bill of Rights of 1689 affirmed:
A. the essential principle of parliamentary supremacy
B. frequent meetings of ParliamentC. parliamentary control of the purse stringsD. All of the above.
102. The Bill of Rights of 1689 affirmed:
A. the essential principle of parliamentary supremacy
B. frequent meetings of ParliamentC. parliamentary control of the purse stringsD. All of the above.
103. The Act of Settlement of 1701:
A. divested the House of Lords' power to veto the laws of the CommonsB. stated that members of the House of Commons
would receive payC. clearly indicated Parliament's power to make a
kingD. all of the above
103. The Act of Settlement of 1701:
A. divested the House of Lords' power to veto the laws of the CommonsB. stated that members of the House of Commons
would receive payC. clearly indicated Parliament's power to make a
kingD. all of the above
104. The most controversial thinker of the seventeenth century, his views on pantheism found few supporters until
the era of romanticism, a century later:
A. Thomas HobbesB. Baruch SpinozaC. Nicholas BoileauD. John Locke
104. The most controversial thinker of the seventeenth century, his views on pantheism found few supporters until
the era of romanticism, a century later:
A. Thomas HobbesB. Baruch SpinozaC. Nicholas BoileauD. John Locke
105. Which of the following statements most accurately
describes political conditions in England after 1688?
A. the king was absolute in his authority, and parliament could only ratify his decrees
B. the king had no authority, serving only as a ceremonial figurehead
C. a balance was maintained between the king and Parliament, and the king retained some, but limited, political authority
D. according to the Bill of Rights, the king was elected by parliament
107. Which of the following is an accurate characterization of
England in the period 1688-1715?
A. a Puritan theocracyB. an absolute monarchyC. a democracy practicing religious tolerationD. a merchant republic increasingly under
Dutch dominanceE. a constitutional monarchy controlled by an
aristocratic oligarchy
107. Which of the following is an accurate characterization of
England in the period 1688-1715?
A. a Puritan theocracyB. an absolute monarchyC. a democracy practicing religious tolerationD. a merchant republic increasingly under
Dutch dominanceE. a constitutional monarchy controlled by an
aristocratic oligarchy
108. "Men being by nature all free, equal, and independent, no one can be put out of this estate
and subjected to the political power of another without his consent, which is done by agreeing with other men, to join and unite into a community for their comfortable, safe, and peaceful living in a
secure enjoyment of their properties."The quotation above is from a work by:
A. John LockeB. MachiavelliC. ColbertD. Thomas HobbesE. Louis XIV
109. Between 1629 and 1639, Charles I of England tried to obtain revenues by all of the following means EXCEPT:
A. the levying of ship moneyB. income from crown landsC. forced loansD. the sale of monopoliesE. grants from Parliament
109. Between 1629 and 1639, Charles I of England tried to obtain revenues by all of the following means EXCEPT:
A. the levying of ship moneyB. income from crown landsC. forced loansD. the sale of monopoliesE. grants from Parliament
110. John Locke based his Two Treatises on Government primarily on which of the following views of human
nature?A. People are basically rational and learn from practical
experience.B. People are weak and sinful and need the guidance of
organized religion.C. People are fallible and need guidance from the cumulative
wisdom of tradition.D. People are inherently quarrelsome and should never be
encouraged to revolt against state authority.E. people are born with all knowledge, and learning is the
process of remembering that innate knowledge.
110. John Locke based his Two Treatises on Government primarily on which of the following views of human
nature?A. People are basically rational and learn from practical
experience.B. People are weak and sinful and need the guidance of
organized religion.C. People are fallible and need guidance from the cumulative
wisdom of tradition.D. People are inherently quarrelsome and should never be
encouraged to revolt against state authority.E. people are born with all knowledge, and learning is the
process of remembering that innate knowledge.
111. After the defeat of King Charles I in the English Civil war and his execution in 1649,
England was governed for a decade by:
A. a democratic republic with universal suffrage
B. a commonwealth led by Oliver Cromwell and his son
C. a constitutional monarchy under King James II
D. the king of ScotlandE. a parliamentary council dominated by
egalitarians
112. Which of the following was a primary result of the
Glorious Revolution of 1688?
A. the establishment of universal male suffrageB. the restoration of Roman Catholicism to both
England and ScotlandC. the limitation of monarchical powerD. the execution of Charles IE. the triumph of Puritanism
112. Which of the following was a primary result of the
Glorious Revolution of 1688?
A. the establishment of universal male suffrageB. the restoration of Roman Catholicism to both
England and ScotlandC. the limitation of monarchical powerD. the execution of Charles IE. the triumph of Puritanism
113. According to the English Test Act of 1673,
A. political participation was based upon adherence to the Church of England.
B. only Parliament could initiate legislation.C. the cabinet was to be the official
executive body of the English government.
D. English people had inalienable rights of property and political participation.
114. The historical antecedent of the English cabinet system of government
was the
A. Long Parliament.B. "Kitchen" Cabinet.C. Bill of Rights.D. Cabal.
114. The historical antecedent of the English cabinet system of government
was the
A. Long Parliament.B. "Kitchen" Cabinet.C. Bill of Rights.D. Cabal.
115. Which of the following best helps to explain the economic and political decline of
Spain during the seventeenth century?
A. The collective security measures implemented by cardinal Richelieu in order to stop the spread of Catholicism.
B. The extensive battles waged in the Iberian Peninsula between the imperial forces and various coalitions of Protestants.
C. The extension of the empire’s commitments beyond its resources.
D. The advocacy of religious toleration by the Spanish rulers to promote the immigration of non-Catholic groups into Spain.
E. The secret treaty between England and France to embargo the ports of the Iberian Peninsula.
115. Which of the following best helps to explain the economic and political decline of
Spain during the seventeenth century?
A. The collective security measures implemented by cardinal Richelieu in order to stop the spread of Catholicism.
B. The extensive battles waged in the Iberian Peninsula between the imperial forces and various coalitions of Protestants.
C. The extension of the empire’s commitments beyond its resources.
D. The advocacy of religious toleration by the Spanish rulers to promote the immigration of non-Catholic groups into Spain.
E. The secret treaty between England and France to embargo the ports of the Iberian Peninsula.
116“Kings are justly called gods for that they exercise a manner or
resemblance of Divine power upon earth.”
Which of the following was most likely to agree with this statement?
A. Sir Thomas MoreB. James I of EnglandC. ErasmusD. Pope Pius IXE. John Calvin