Showing posts with label European History. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Week 21 World History: Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800

 

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This world history resource focuses on Absolute Monarchs
in Europe from 1500 to 1800 and includes quiz questions
and answers and video links to related topics.

I utilized World History: Patterns of Interaction (Holt McDougal) for our world history textbook. It has multiple options for different learning styles and covers a wide array of information.

This quiz accompanies Chapter 21: pages 586-619.

Directions for the quiz:

  • Scroll down and click on the thumbnail to enlarge to full screen.
  • Click on the graphic to advance to the next screen.
  • Choose an answer for each question.
  • Compare your answers with those provided.

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World History Week 21: Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
World History Week 21: Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800

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Created by Katrena. All rights reserved.

Which of the following was NOT a part of Philip II’s empire by 1600? Answer choices include: Spain, Spanish American colonies, Portuguese strongholds in Africa/India/East Indies, Holy Roman Empire
Which of the following was NOT a part of  Philip II’s empire by 1600? Answer choices include: Spain, Spanish American colonies, Portuguese strongholds in Africa/India/East Indies, Holy Roman Empire

The correct answer is Holy Roman Empire.
The correct answer is Holy Roman Empire.

Who was the court painter for Spain’s Philip IV? Answer choices include: El Greco, Diego Velazquez, Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh
Who was the court painter for Spain’s Philip IV? Answer choices include: El Greco, Diego Velazquez, Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh

The correct answer is Diego Velázquez.
The correct answer is Diego Velázquez.

Spain did not develop a middle class because most of its tax burden fell on the ______. Answer choices include: upper classes, lower classes, nobility, explorers
Spain did not develop a middle class because most of its tax burden fell on the ______. Answer choices include: upper classes, lower classes, nobility, explorers

The correct answer is lower classes.
The correct answer is lower classes.

Between 1550 & 1637, ___ were an incredibly popular flower in Europe. Answer choices include: poppies, daisies, tulips, roses
Between 1550 & 1637, ___ were an incredibly popular flower in Europe. Answer choices include: poppies, daisies, tulips, roses

The correct answer is tulips.
The correct answer is tulips.

In the 17th century, ___ boasted the world’s largest fleet of ships. Answer choices include: England, Spain, China, the Netherlands
In the 17th century, ___ boasted the world’s largest fleet of ships. Answer choices include: England, Spain, China, the Netherlands

The correct answer is the Netherlands.
The correct answer is the Netherlands.

Kings and queens who control all aspects of people living in the empire are called _____. Answer choices include: diplomats, intendants, absolute monarchs, prime ministers
Kings and queens who control all aspects of people living in the empire are called _____. Answer choices include: diplomats, intendants, absolute monarchs, prime ministers

The correct answer is absolute monarchs.
The correct answer is absolute monarchs.

In 1598, Henry IV declared Huguenots could own houses of worship through the ____. Answer choices include: Edict of Nantes, Nicene Creed, Emancipation Proclamation, Order of Retaliation
In 1598, Henry IV declared Huguenots could own houses of worship through the ____. Answer choices include: Edict of Nantes, Nicene Creed, Emancipation Proclamation, Order of Retaliation

The correct answer is Edict of Nantes.
The correct answer is Edict of Nantes.

____ involves a doubtful attitude & the belief that nothing can be known for certain. Answer choices include: Optimism, Merchantilism, Realism, Skepticism
____ involves a doubtful attitude & the belief that nothing can be known for certain. Answer choices include: Optimism, Merchantilism, Realism, Skepticism

The correct answer is Skepticism.
The correct answer is Skepticism.

Jean Baptiste Colbert made changes to help France to become more ____. Answer choices include: interdependent, self-sufficient, dependent, beautiful
Jean Baptiste Colbert made changes to help France to become more ____. Answer choices include: interdependent, self-sufficient, dependent, beautiful

The correct answer is self-sufficient.
The correct answer is self-sufficient.

The French Palace at ____ was luxurious & displayed the great wealth & power of Louis XIV. Answer choices include: Bordeaux, Montpellier, Versailles, Toulouse
The French Palace at ____ was luxurious & displayed the great wealth & power of Louis XIV. Answer choices include: Bordeaux, Montpellier, Versailles, Toulouse

The correct answer is Versailles.
The correct answer is Versailles.

The 1714 Treaty of Utrecht allowed ___ to take control of Gibraltar, Nova Scotia, & Newfoundland. Answer choices include: Britain, the Netherlands, France, Spain
The 1714 Treaty of Utrecht allowed ___ to take control of Gibraltar, Nova Scotia, & Newfoundland. Answer choices include: Britain, the Netherlands, France, Spain

The correct answer is Britain.
The correct answer is Britain.

What leader shifted the tide of the 30 Years’ War? Answer choices include: Ferdinand II, Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, Charles II, Philip of Anjou
What leader shifted the tide of the 30 Years’ War? Answer choices include: Ferdinand II, Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, Charles II, Philip of Anjou

The correct answer is Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.
The correct answer is Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.

One result of the 1648 Peace of Westphalia was that _____ became a group of independent & equal states. Answer choices include: Asia, Europe, America, Australia
One result of the 1648 Peace of Westphalia was that _____ became a group of independent & equal states. Answer choices include: Asia, Europe, America, Australia

The correct answer is Europe.
The correct answer is Europe.

States formed more slowly in western Europe than in central Europe. Answer choices include: true, false
States formed more slowly in western Europe than in central Europe. Answer choices include: true, false

The correct answer is false.
The correct answer is false.

Who took the throne after Charles VI & ruled Austria, Hungary, and Bohemia? Answer choices include: Frederick the Great, Frederick William I, Maria Theresa, Louis XIV
Who took the throne after Charles VI & ruled Austria, Hungary, and Bohemia? Answer choices include: Frederick the Great, Frederick William I, Maria Theresa, Louis XIV

The correct answer is María Theresa.
The correct answer is María Theresa.

What happened in 1560 that sparked Ivan IV to execute multiple boyars, families, peasants, & even his own son? Answer choices include: His wife died. His cat was poisoned. His father had his best friend beheaded. He had a near death experience.
What happened in 1560 that sparked Ivan IV to execute multiple boyars, families, peasants, & even his own son? Answer choices include: His wife died. His cat was poisoned. His father had his best friend beheaded. He had a near death experience.

The correct answer is: His wife died.
The correct answer is: His wife died.

Peter I attempted to westernize Russia by ____. Answer choices include: introducing potatoes into the Russian diet, having women attend social gatherings, starting Russia's first newspaper, all of these
Peter I attempted to westernize Russia by ____. Answer choices include: introducing potatoes into the Russian diet, having women attend social gatherings, starting Russia's first newspaper, all of these

The correct answer is: all of these.
The correct answer is: all of these.

____, although located on a swamp, became Russia’s “window on Europe,” making it easier to travel west. Answer choices include: Moscow, Siberia, Verkhoyansk, St. Petersburg
____, although located on a swamp, became Russia’s “window on Europe,” making it easier to travel west. Answer choices include: Moscow, Siberia, Verkhoyansk, St. Petersburg

The correct answer is St. Petersburg.
The correct answer is St. Petersburg.

____’s army defeated the Cavaliers & in 1649 brought King Charles I to trial for treason & publically executed him. Answer choices include: José Félix Uriburu. Oliver Cromwell, William Laud, Anne of Denmark
____’s army defeated the Cavaliers & in 1649 brought King Charles I to trial for treason & publically executed him. Answer choices include: José Félix Uriburu. Oliver Cromwell, William Laud, Anne of Denmark

The correct answer is Oliver Cromwell.
The correct answer is Oliver Cromwell.

A document preventing authorities from holding a person in jail without being charged is called a ____. Answer choices include: Quid pro quo, Pro bono, Habeas corpus, Ipso facto
A document preventing authorities from holding a person in jail without being charged is called a ____. Answer choices include: Quid pro quo, Pro bono, Habeas corpus, Ipso facto

The correct answer is: Habeas corpus.
The correct answer is: Habeas corpus.

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Sunday, May 28, 2023

Week 14 World History: The Formation of Western Europe 800-1500

 

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This world history resource focuses on the formation
of Western Europe during 800-1500 and includes quiz
questions and answers and video links to related topics.

I utilized World History: Patterns of Interaction (Holt McDougal) for our world history textbook. It has multiple options for different learning styles and covers a wide array of information.

This quiz accompanies Chapter 14: pages 376-405.

Directions for the quiz:

  • Scroll down and click on the thumbnail to enlarge to full screen.
  • Click on the graphic to advance to the next screen.
  • Choose an answer for each question.
  • Compare your answers with those provided.

If you are interested in a group and/or interactive version of this quiz, visit Kahoot! and search for Week 14 World History by Katrena_Wells.

Below are free videos to accompany chapter 14: 

Thanks for visiting my Student Survive 2 Thrive blog.

Navigation is simple by using my site map,
topics on the right, or via my search bar.

 

Here are a few of my articles you may find helpful this week:


World History Week 14 The Formation of Western Europe 800-1500
World History Week 14 The Formation of Western Europe 800-1500

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Created by Katrena. All rights reserved.

Between 800 and 1500, Western Europe’s time period is known as the Age of _____. Answer choices include Aqaurius, Enlightenment Crusades, Faith
Between 800 and 1500, Western Europe’s time period is known as the Age of _____.
Answer choices include Aqaurius, Enlightenment Crusades, Faith

The correct answer is Faith.
The correct answer is Faith.

Church reformers felt reforms should be made due to all of the following EXCEPT: Answer choices include: Some priests were marrying & having families. Bishops sold Church positions (simony). Church families paid a 10% tithe. Kings appointed church bishops through lay investure.
Church reformers felt reforms should be made due to all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer choices include:
Some priests were marrying & having families.
Bishops sold Church positions (simony).
Church families paid a 10% tithe.
Kings appointed church bishops through lay investure.

The correct answer is: Church families paid a 10% tithe.
The correct answer is: Church families paid a 10% tithe.

The Italian ______ founded an order of friars & treated all creatures as spiritual brothers & sisters. Answer choices include: St. Francis of Assisi, Dominique de Guzmán, John Duns Scotus, St. Peter
The Italian ______ founded an order of friars & treated
all creatures as spiritual brothers & sisters.
Answer choices include: St. Francis of Assisi, Dominique de Guzmán,
John Duns Scotus, St. Peter

The correct answer is St. Francis of Assisi.
The correct answer is St. Francis of Assisi.

Churches & cathedrals built in the early 1100s were built in the ____ style of architecture, featuring stained glass windows & pointed arches. Answer choices include: Art Deco, Gothic, Byzantine, Romanesque
Churches & cathedrals built in the early 1100s were built in the ____
style of architecture, featuring stained glass windows & pointed arches.
Answer choices include: Art Deco, Gothic, Byzantine, Romanesque

The correct answer is Gothic.
The correct answer is Gothic.

Which monarch lead the Third Crusade to try to regain the Holy Land from Saladin? Answer choices include: Frederick I, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Philip II, Boniface of Montferrat
Which monarch lead the Third Crusade to try to
regain the Holy Land from Saladin?
Answer choices include: Frederick I, Richard the Lion-Hearted,
Philip II, Boniface of Montferrat

The correct answer is Richard the Lion-Hearted.
The correct answer is Richard the Lion-Hearted.

Believing that God would give them Jerusalem, 20,000 children started marching to Jerusalem. They were led by ____. Answer choices include: Iqbal Masih, Samantha Smith, Stephen of Cloyes, Nkosi Johnson
Believing that God would give them Jerusalem,
20,000 children started marching to Jerusalem. They were led by ____.
Answer choices include: Iqbal Masih, Samantha Smith, Stephen of Cloyes, Nkosi Johnson

The correct answer is Stephen of Cloyes.
The correct answer is Stephen of Cloyes.

What happened to many people suspected of heresy during the Inquisition of the late 1400s? Answer choices include: They were honored as heroes. They were given large sums of money. They were asked to share their beliefs with others. They were burned at the stake.
What happened to many people suspected of heresy
during the Inquisition of the late 1400s?
Answer choices include:
They were honored as heroes.
They were given large sums of money.
They were asked to share their beliefs with others.
They were burned at the stake.

The correct answer is: They were burned at the stake.
The correct answer is: They were burned at the stake.

Around 800, farmers began using a ___-field system that led to greater food production and ultimately a healthier & larger population. Answer choices include: 2, 3, 4, 5
Around 800, farmers began using a ___-field system that led to greater
food production and ultimately a healthier & larger population.
Answer choices include: 2, 3, 4, 5

The correct answer is 3.
The correct answer is 3.

Groups of people who worked together to improve social & economic conditions of its members is called a _____. Answer choices include: guild, cult, gang, club
Groups of people who worked together to improve social &
economic conditions of its members is called a _____.
Answer choices include: guild, cult, gang, club

The correct answer is guild.
The correct answer is guild.

What was the most common item traded during the Commercial Revolution? Answer choices include: salt, wine, leather, cloth
What was the most common item traded during the Commercial Revolution?
Answer choices include: salt, wine, leather, cloth

The correct answer is cloth.
The correct answer is cloth.

What was the largest city in Europe in 1200? Answer choices include: Rome, Bologna, Paris, Constantinople
What was the largest city in Europe in 1200?
Answer choices include: Rome, Bologna, Paris, Constantinople

The correct answer is Paris.
The correct answer is Paris.

Around 1400, ______ wrote the Canterbury Tales in English. Answer choices include: Geoffrey Chaucer, Ibn Sina, Christine de Pisan, Dante Alighier
Around 1400, ______ wrote the Canterbury Tales in English.
Answer choices include: Geoffrey Chaucer, Ibn Sina, Christine de Pisan, Dante Alighier

The correct answer is Geoffrey Chaucer.
The correct answer is Geoffrey Chaucer.

The Battle of ____ resulted in a centralized government in England. Answer choices include: Agridi, Hastings, Iconium, Aintab
The Battle of ____ resulted in a centralized government in England.
Answer choices include: Agridi, Hastings, Iconium, Aintab

The correct answer is Hastings.
The correct answer is Hastings.

Who married Louis VII of France & then Henry II of England & later became mother of two English kings? Answer choices include: Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, Queen Athaliah, Anna Comnena
Who married Louis VII of France & then Henry II of England
& later became mother of two English kings?
Answer choices include: Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, Queen Athaliah, Anna Comnena

The correct answer is Eleanor of Aquitaine.
The correct answer is Eleanor of Aquitaine.

King John approved the ____ that guaranteed citizens rights such as no taxation without representation & a jury trial. Answer choices include: Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Bill of Rights, New Testament, Magna Carta
King John approved the ____ that guaranteed citizens rights such
as no taxation without representation & a jury trial.
Answer choices include: Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
Bill of Rights, New Testament, Magna Carta

The correct answer is Magna Carta.
The correct answer is Magna Carta.

Edward I Sought input from 2 burgesses from each borough & 2 knights from each country, called a/n ____, when new taxes were needed. Answer choices include: parliament, cabinet, advisory board, bailiff
Edward I Sought input from 2 burgesses from each borough & 2 knights
from each country, called a/n ____, when new taxes were needed.
Answer choices include: parliament, cabinet, advisory board, bailiff

The correct answer is bailiff.
The correct answer is bailiff.

The Great Schism was sparked when the cardinals elected more than one pope. Answer choices include: true, false
The Great Schism was sparked when the cardinals elected more than one pope.
Answer choices include: true, false

The correct answer is true.
The correct answer is true.

The Bubonic Plague took the lives of nearly ____ people around 1347. Answer choices include: 2500; 25,000; 250,000; 25 million
The Bubonic Plague took the lives of nearly ____ people around 1347.
Answer choices include: 2500; 25,000; 250,000; 25 million

The correct answer is 25 million.
The correct answer is 25 million.

Which two primary countries battled during the Hundred Years’ War? Answer choices include: England & France, Rome & Greece, Italy & Spain, Russia & China
Which two primary countries battled during the Hundred Years’ War?
Answer choices include: England & France, Rome & Greece, Italy & Spain, Russia & China

The correct answer is England & France.
The correct answer is England & France.

On May 7, 1429, ____ led the French army to victory over English troops. Answer choices include: Charles VII, Henry V, Joan of Arc, Philip IV
On May 7, 1429, ____ led the French army to victory over English troops.
Answer choices include: Charles VII, Henry V, Joan of Arc, Philip IV

The correct answer is Joan of Arc.
The correct answer is Joan of Arc.

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