Question

1. the ____ were protestants in england who were inspired by calvinist ideas.

a. puritans
b. royalists
c. roundheads
d. cavaliers

1. oliver cromwells defeat of the kings forces allowed him to

a. restore the french monarchy to the throne.
b. execute the members of parliament that disagreed with his policies and beliefs.
c. take control of england and eventually establish a military dictatorship.
d. return england to catholicism and establish an entirely pro - catholic parliament.

1. the foundation for a constitutional monarchy in england was laid by the

a. toleration act of 1489.
b. bill of rights.
c. \glorious revolution.\
d. rump parliament.

1. what is absolutism?

a. the practice by monarchs of undergoing daily absolution to keep states free of the burden of sin
b. the belief that all citizens within a state must conform to one religion
c. an offshoot of islam, in which it is believed that baptism absolves all past and future sins
d. a system of government in which a ruler holds total power

1. louis xiv maintained complete authority as monarch by

a. executing the previous monarchs entire family.
b. maintaining a network of spies to find conspirators against him.
c. distracting the nobles and royal princes with court life, to keep them out of politics.
d. bestowing lavish riches on any serf who supported his right to rule.

1. the style of painting known as ____ is known for its use of dramatic effects to arouse the emotions.

a. gauche
b. realism
c. baroque
d. mannerism

1. the work of william shakespeare is perhaps the best example of ____ literature.

a. elizabethan
b. baroque
c. gothic
d. mannerist

Explanation:

• 14: The Puritans were English Protestants influenced by Calvinist ideas.
• 15: Oliver Cromwell took control of England and established a military dictatorship after defeating the king's forces.
• 16: The Bill of Rights laid the foundation for a constitutional monarchy in England.
• 17: Absolutism is a system of government where a ruler holds total power.
• 18: Louis XIV distracted nobles and royal princes with court life to keep them out of politics and maintain his authority.
• 19: Baroque painting is known for its dramatic effects to arouse emotions.
• 20: William Shakespeare's work is a prime example of Elizabethan literature.

Answer:

1. A. Puritans
2. C. take control of England and eventually establish a military dictatorship
3. B. Bill of Rights
4. D. a system of government in which a ruler holds total power
5. C. distracting the nobles and royal princes with court life, to keep them out of politics
6. C. Baroque
7. A. Elizabethan