Question 1

Throughout his empire, King Philip II of Spain was a great supporter of

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militant Catholicism.

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moderate Protestantism.

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new trade routes.

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an excellent military.

Question 2

Oliver Cromwell’s defeat of the king of England’s forces allowed him to

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take control of England and establish a military dictatorship.

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return England to Catholicism and establish a pro-Catholic Parliament.

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execute members of Parliament who disagreed with his policies.

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restore the French monarchy to the throne.

Question 3

The foundation for a constitutional monarchy in England began with the

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Glorious Revolution.

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Peace of Westphalia

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Edict of Nantes.

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Toleration Act of 1489.

Question 4

French King Louis XIV is most significant in history

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as the best example of absolute monarchy.

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because he forced Protestants to leave France.

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as the builder of the Palace of Versailles.

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for presenting himself as the sun god Apollo.

Question 5

William Shakespeare is viewed as a genius because his works

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show keen insight into human nature.

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appeal to only the upper class.

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emulate Greek and Roman classics.

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have endured for many centuries.

Question 6

John Locke’s theory of natural rights

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included life, liberty, and property.

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derived from his belief in human goodness.

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is the basis of democracy.

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influenced the American Declaration of Independence.

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