Political and Governmental Structures 1450 to 1750

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AP World History › Political and Governmental Structures 1450 to 1750

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Which event inspired the young French King Louis XIV to decide to rule as an absolute monarch over his people?

2

Which of the following is NOT one of the main factors behind the decline of the Ottoman Empire?

3

Select the one European country that did NOT wield considerable power over the continent in the 18th century.

4

Select the Western European ruler who most successfully practiced the principles of “politique.”

5

Which of the following was NOT one of the main reasons behind King James I of England’s unpopularity with Parliament and his own subjects?

6

In 17th and 18th century Europe, two methods of government reigned supreme: parliamentary monarchies and political absolutism. Which factor MOST crucially facilitated the rise of these two systems?

7

In what way did the United Provinces of the Netherlands differ from all other 17th and 18th century European nations?

8

Select the type of government that England, after Lord Protector Cromwell’s death, instituted.

9

The concept of Shari'a Law is an example of what type of governing structure?

10

Which of these statements about the Ming Dynasty of China is accurate?

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