A) He attempted to kill Pope Paul V
B) He expanded on scientific theories that defied the church
C) He was accused of being a with as he was very intelligent
D) He tired to prove the Earth was the centre of the universe
How long did it take to build The Palace of Versailles?
A) half a century
B) 45 years
C) 20 years
D) 10 years
What did Peter the Great not do during his reign?
A) Was proclaimed the Czar of Russia at age 10 and began ruling
B) He reformed the educational and cultural practices in Russia
C) Created close ties with Western Europe in order to progress
D) He proclaimed war on France
How did the Glorious Revolution begin?
A) James the II became king and wanted to restore Roman Catholic faith and the power of the English Monarchy.
B) James the II fought the Dutch Monarch, William of Orange for the throne.
C) Mary became Queen and wanted to restore Roman Catholic faith and the power of the English Monarchy.
D) None of the above
Who was regarded as the greatest French composer in the 17th Century?
A) Mademoiselle de Montpensier
B) Rembrandt van Rijin
C) Monsieur Melnique (Melnyk)
D) Jean-Baptiste Lully
Which of the following was not a purpose to marry?
A) Continuity of the male line
B) Preservation of family property
C) Defend families honour
D) Acquire additional property
What principle did Colbert operate on for the economic reform?
A) Realism
B) Mercantilism
C) Merchantilism
D) Bribery
What did Louis XIV do to ensure loyalty in his Provincial Governors?
A) Made them above the law
B) Gave them Glorious Feasts everyday
C) Bribery
D) Let them stay in power for as long as they desired
What was the Heliocentric Theory?
A) That all planets revolved around the sun
B) All planets revolved around the Earth
C) All planets revolved around Ruba & Farheen
D) The heart is in the centre of the body
What is Absolutism?
A) Idea that all humankind is equal
B) All questions have an absolute answer
C) All Kings and Queens are evil
D) That monarchs claimed rule by divine right
