Question 1

Talk about:
-Versailles

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Versailles is a historic palace located in Versailles, France. It was built during the 17th century and served as the royal residence for French kings and queens, including Louis XIV. The palace is known for its opulent architecture, beautiful gardens, and its significance in French history. It is important because it symbolizes the absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime and the power of the French monarchy. The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, also played a crucial role in ending World War I. Today, Versailles is a major tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage site, drawing millions of visitors each year to admire its grandeur and learn about its historical significance.

Question 2

Talk about:
-Thirty Years' War

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The Thirty Years' War was a conflict that took place in Europe from 1618 to 1648. It involved many of the major European powers at the time, including the Holy Roman Empire, Spain, France, Sweden, and the Dutch Republic. The war was primarily fought in the territories of the Holy Roman Empire, but it also had significant impacts on other parts of Europe.

The war was sparked by religious and political tensions, as well as territorial disputes. It began as a conflict between Protestants and Catholics in the Holy Roman Empire, but it soon escalated into a broader struggle for power and influence in Europe.

The Thirty Years' War had a devastating impact on the people and economies of the countries involved. It led to widespread destruction, famine, and disease, and resulted in the deaths of millions of people. The war also had long-term consequences for the balance of power in Europe, as well as for the development of international law and diplomacy.

The war ultimately ended with the signing of the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which established a new framework for relations between European states and helped to bring an end to the religious conflicts that had plagued the continent for decades. The Peace of Westphalia is often seen as a key moment in the development of the modern state system and the concept of national sovereignty.

Question 3

Oliver Cromwell remains a polarizing figure in British history. What were his achievements, and how did his contemporaries assess his strengths and weaknesses?

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Oliver Cromwell, a key figure in British history, remains a polarizing figure due to his complex legacy. His achievements include leading the Parliamentarian forces to victory in the English Civil War, overthrowing the monarchy, and establishing the Commonwealth of England. He also played a crucial role in the execution of King Charles I and served as Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Cromwell's contemporaries assessed his strengths as being his military prowess, his commitment to religious freedom, and his efforts to modernize and reform the government. However, they also criticized him for his authoritarian rule, his harsh treatment of the Irish and Scottish populations, and his suppression of political opposition.

Overall, Cromwell's legacy is one of both admiration and condemnation, with some viewing him as a champion of liberty and others as a ruthless dictator. His impact on British history is undeniable, and his complex legacy continues to spark debate and controversy.

Question 4

In the seventeenth century the prominence of the Dutch Republic as a great power

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A) stemmed from its domination of Mediterranean trade. 
B) was supported by economic prosperity. 
C) was a result of the ejection of the House of Orange from political power in 1581. 
D) came to an abrupt end when the Dutch Republic was soundly defeated by the Spanish Netherlands 
E) All of these are correct. 
A) stemmed from its domination of Mediterranean trade. 
B) was supported by economic prosperity. 
C) was a result of the ejection of the House of Orange from political power in 1581. 
D) came to an abrupt end when the Dutch Republic was soundly defeated by the Spanish Netherlands 
E) All of these are correct.

Question 5

What techniques and practices defined warfare in the seventeenth century, and do they constitute a "military revolution"? Why or why not?

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The seventeenth century saw significant

Question 6

The "sleeping giant" of Eastern Europe in the first half of the seventeenth century was

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A) Russia. 
B) Austria. 
C) Poland. 
D) Greece. 
E) the Ottoman Empire. 
A) Russia. 
B) Austria. 
C) Poland. 
D) Greece. 
E) the Ottoman Empire.

Question 7

Talk about:
-the Hohenzollerns

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The Hohenzollerns were a German noble fa

Question 8

John Locke was responsible for

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A) writing the Petition of Right 
B) authoring Leviathan . 
C) the Instrument of Government. 
D) a political work called Two Treatises of Government . 
E) All of these are correct. 
A) writing the Petition of Right 
B) authoring Leviathan . 
C) the Instrument of Government. 
D) a political work called Two Treatises of Government . 
E) All of these are correct.

Question 9

Talk about:
-William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare was an English playw

Question 10

Talk about:
-Louis XIV

Accepted Answer

Louis XIV, also known as Louis the Great

Question 11

Talk about:
-​Junkers

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The term "Junkers" refers to a specific

Question 12

Among other things, the Petition of Right

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A) stated that the King of England was elected. 
B) maintained that the King could pass no new tax without the consent of Parliament. 
C) restored order in the English military. 
D) made the English monarchy purely ceremonial. 
E) made the Anglican Church the official state church of England and Scotland. 
A) stated that the King of England was elected. 
B) maintained that the King could pass no new tax without the consent of Parliament. 
C) restored order in the English military. 
D) made the English monarchy purely ceremonial. 
E) made the Anglican Church the official state church of England and Scotland.

Question 13

The witchcraft craze of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

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A) came out of the social unrest deriving from the shift from individualism to communalism. 
B) often targeted old, single women 
C) was minimal in comparison to the late Middle Ages. 
D) was primarily restricted to rural areas. 
E) all of these answers are correct. 
A) came out of the social unrest deriving from the shift from individualism to communalism. 
B) often targeted old, single women 
C) was minimal in comparison to the late Middle Ages. 
D) was primarily restricted to rural areas. 
E) all of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Under the liberum veto, an act of the Polish Sejm could be vetoed by

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A) any member of the Sejm. 
B) the Holy Roman Emperor. 
C) the King of Poland. 
D) the Polish Supreme Court. 
E) the King of Russia. 
A) any member of the Sejm. 
B) the Holy Roman Emperor. 
C) the King of Poland. 
D) the Polish Supreme Court. 
E) the King of Russia.

Question 15

Define absolutism. To what extent can France's government in the seventeenth century be labeled an absolute monarchy?

Accepted Answer

Absolutism refers to a form of governmen

Question 16

The Thirty Years' War has often been called the "last of the religious wars."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The French playwright Moliére is noted for all of the following EXCEPT

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A) Tartuffe . 
B) benefiting from the patronage of Louis XIV. 
C) satirizing French religious and social customs. 
D) perfecting neoclassical tragedy. 
E) producing and acting in a series of comedies. 
A) Tartuffe . 
B) benefiting from the patronage of Louis XIV. 
C) satirizing French religious and social customs. 
D) perfecting neoclassical tragedy. 
E) producing and acting in a series of comedies.

Question 18

Population during the seventeenth century

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A) increased dramatically due to greater food production. 
B) increased dramatically due to the decrease of epidemic disease. 
C) decreased sharply throughout Europe as peoples emigrated to colonies overseas. 
D) continued to be affected by famines and plague. 
E) grew steadily, marking the first major recovery since the Black Death. 
A) increased dramatically due to greater food production. 
B) increased dramatically due to the decrease of epidemic disease. 
C) decreased sharply throughout Europe as peoples emigrated to colonies overseas. 
D) continued to be affected by famines and plague. 
E) grew steadily, marking the first major recovery since the Black Death.

Question 19

The "Glorious Revolution" in 1688 in England was significant for

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A) restoring Charles II and the Stuart dynasty to power. 
B) bloodlessly deposing James II in favor of William of Orange. 
C) returning England to a Catholic commonwealth. 
D) Parliament's establishment of a new monarch through a series of bloody wars. 
E) the abolishment of the monarchy in favor of a republican "commonwealth." 
A) restoring Charles II and the Stuart dynasty to power. 
B) bloodlessly deposing James II in favor of William of Orange. 
C) returning England to a Catholic commonwealth. 
D) Parliament's establishment of a new monarch through a series of bloody wars. 
E) the abolishment of the monarchy in favor of a republican "commonwealth."

Question 20

Talk about:
-Brandenburg-Prussia

Accepted Answer

Brandenburg-Prussia was a historical sta

Talk about: -Versailles

Talk about: -Thirty Years' War

Oliver Cromwell remains a polarizing figure in British history. What were his achievements, and how did his contemporaries assess his strengths and weaknesses?

In the seventeenth century the prominence of the Dutch Republic as a great power

What techniques and practices defined warfare in the seventeenth century, and do they constitute a "military revolution"? Why or why not?

The "sleeping giant" of Eastern Europe in the first half of the seventeenth century was

Talk about: -the Hohenzollerns

John Locke was responsible for

Talk about: -William Shakespeare

Talk about: -Louis XIV

Talk about: -Junkers

Among other things, the Petition of Right

The witchcraft craze of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

Under the liberum veto, an act of the Polish Sejm could be vetoed by

Define absolutism. To what extent can France's government in the seventeenth century be labeled an absolute monarchy?

The Thirty Years' War has often been called the "last of the religious wars."

The French playwright Moliére is noted for all of the following EXCEPT

Population during the seventeenth century

The "Glorious Revolution" in 1688 in England was significant for

Talk about: -Brandenburg-Prussia

The Ancient Near East: the First Civilizations

The Ancient Near East: Peoples and Empires

The Civilization of the Greeks

The Hellenistic World

The Roman Republic

The Roman Empire

Late Antiquity and the Emergence of the Medieval World

European Civilization in the Early Middle Ages, 750-1000

The Recovery and Growth of European Society in the High Middle Ages

The Rise of Kingdoms and the Growth of Church Power

The Later Middle Ages: Crisis and Disintegration in the Fourteenth Century

Recovery and Rebirth: the Age of the Renaissance

Reformation and Religious Warfare in the Sixteenth Century

Europe and the World: New Encounters, 1500-1800

Toward a New Heaven and a New Earth: The Scientific Revolution and the Emergence of Modern Science

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Exam 15: State Building and the Search for Order in the Seventeenth Century

Talk about: -Versailles

Talk about: -Thirty Years' War

Oliver Cromwell remains a polarizing figure in British history. What were his achievements, and how did his contemporaries assess his strengths and weaknesses?

In the seventeenth century the prominence of the Dutch Republic as a great power

What techniques and practices defined warfare in the seventeenth century, and do they constitute a "military revolution"? Why or why not?

The "sleeping giant" of Eastern Europe in the first half of the seventeenth century was

Talk about: -the Hohenzollerns

John Locke was responsible for

Talk about: -William Shakespeare

Talk about: -Louis XIV

Talk about: -​Junkers

Among other things, the Petition of Right

The witchcraft craze of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

Under the liberum veto, an act of the Polish Sejm could be vetoed by

Define absolutism. To what extent can France's government in the seventeenth century be labeled an absolute monarchy?

The Thirty Years' War has often been called the "last of the religious wars."

The French playwright Moliére is noted for all of the following EXCEPT

Population during the seventeenth century

The "Glorious Revolution" in 1688 in England was significant for

Talk about: -Brandenburg-Prussia

The Ancient Near East: the First Civilizations

The Ancient Near East: Peoples and Empires

The Civilization of the Greeks

The Hellenistic World

The Roman Republic

The Roman Empire

Late Antiquity and the Emergence of the Medieval World

European Civilization in the Early Middle Ages, 750-1000

The Recovery and Growth of European Society in the High Middle Ages

The Rise of Kingdoms and the Growth of Church Power

The Later Middle Ages: Crisis and Disintegration in the Fourteenth Century

Recovery and Rebirth: the Age of the Renaissance

Reformation and Religious Warfare in the Sixteenth Century

Europe and the World: New Encounters, 1500-1800

Toward a New Heaven and a New Earth: The Scientific Revolution and the Emergence of Modern Science

Filters

Talk about: -Junkers