Unit 4 Testbank

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2. 1. By the early seventeenth century, which of the following European nations was the greatest commercial power in Europe? A. England B. France C. The Netherlands D. Spain E. Sweden

3. 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. 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. 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.

6. 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. 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. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 9. The principle reason why Louis XIV (1643-1715) built his palace at Versailles was to: A. tighten his control over the nobility B. strengthen ties with the Huguenots C. move the king's residence nearer to the center of the country D. provide thousands of jobs E. absorb the excess revenue produced by mercantilist tax policies.

12. 10. In the second half of the seventeenth century, which of the following countries dominated European culture, politics, and diplomacy? A. England B. The Netherlands C. Russia D. France E. Prussia

13. 11. The French monarchy in the seventeenth century sought to expand France's border to its "natural frontiers" of: A. Pyrenees and Thames B. Alps and Tiber River C. Ural River and Ural Mountains D. Rhine River and Alps E. Atlantic Ocean and Portugal

14. 11. The French monarchy in the seventeenth century sought to expand France's border to its "natural frontiers" of: A. Pyrenees and Thames B. Alps and Tiber River C. Ural River and Ural Mountains D. Rhine River and Alps E. Atlantic Ocean and Portugal

15. 12. Which of the following was generally supported by the mercantilists? A. formation of new guilds B. destruction of factories C. creation of a universal monetary standard D. development of colonies E. decentralization of government

16. 12. Which of the following was generally supported by the mercantilists? A. formation of new guilds B. destruction of factories C. creation of a universal monetary standard D. development of colonies E. decentralization of government

17. 13. The system of intendants was established in seventeenth century France primarily to: A. empower the French nobility B. implement royal policies locally C. make the peasantry return to the land D. collect taxes from the towns E. improve France's ability to fight foreign wars

18. 13. The system of intendants was established in seventeenth century France primarily to: A. empower the French nobility B. implement royal policies locally C. make the peasantry return to the land D. collect taxes from the towns E. improve France's ability to fight foreign wars

19. 14. Which of the following was an economic policy of Louis XIV's finance minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert? A. raising money through internal tariffs B. encouraging international competition through lower tariffs and free-trade policies C. establishing detailed manufacturing codes to improve the quality of French export goods D. opening France's colonies to foreign merchants and trade E. reducing military spending

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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 unrest D. It was a century of continuous economic expansion.

23. 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 unrest D. It was a century of continuous economic expansion.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 19. Which of the following were concepts that a mercantilist would support? A. a nation must avoid dependency on others for imported goods B. the nation's economy requires centralized planning C. guilds serve as barriers to a strong economy D. all of the above.

28. 20. The concept of divine-right monarchy centered on the concept that the monarch: A. need not observe the laws B. could not err in judgment C. could exercise unlimited power over his subject D. was responsible only to God

29. 20. The concept of divine-right monarchy centered on the concept that the monarch: A. need not observe the laws B. could not err in judgment C. could exercise unlimited power over his subject D. was responsible only to God

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 24. French intendants were almost always recruited from the A. nobles of the sword. B. new, judicial nobility. C. commercial elite. D. university professors.

35. 24. French intendants were almost always recruited from the A. nobles of the sword. B. new, judicial nobility (aka nobles of the robe) C. commercial elite. D. university professors.

36. 25. Which of the following was the most important assumption underlying the economic philosophy of mercantilism? • Expansion of trade would lead to greater production and lower prices. • Merchants were subversive elements who should be controlled. • The wealth of a nation was limited and needed to be carefully preserved. • Population growth would allow nations to emerge from the cycle of poverty. • Production of goods for consumer consumption should be encouraged.

37. 25. Which of the following was the most important assumption underlying the economic philosophy of mercantilism? • Expansion of trade would lead to greater production and lower prices. • Merchants were subversive elements who should be controlled. • The wealth of a nation was limited and needed to be carefully preserved. • Population growth would allow nations to emerge from the cycle of poverty. • Production of goods for consumer consumption should be encouraged.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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 1789 C. for the first time in history it elected a French king D. the noble class of France worked in union with the third estate.

44. 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 1789 C. for the first time in history it elected a French king D. the noble class of France worked in union with the third estate.

45. 31. While he served as the real power in France, Cardinal Richelieu's paramount goal was: A. to eliminate all Protestant sects from France B. the establishment of the French throne as truly absolute C. to destroy the mounting power of the Protestant German states D. the creation of an alliance of Catholic monarchs to oppose England

46. 31. While he served as the real power in France, Cardinal Richelieu's paramount goal was: A. to eliminate all Protestant sects from France B. the establishment of the French throne as truly absolute C. to destroy the mounting power of the Protestant German states D. the creation of an alliance of Catholic monarchs to oppose England

47. 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.

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.