#1
Who was the famous monarch associated with the phrase 'I am the state'?
Louis XIV of France
ExplanationLouis XIV epitomized absolute monarchy in France, famously declaring 'L'état, c'est moi' ('I am the state').
#2
Which European monarch was known for establishing the Tudor dynasty?
Henry VII of England
ExplanationHenry VII established the Tudor dynasty after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
#3
Which European monarch was associated with the construction of the Palace of Versailles?
Louis XIV of France
ExplanationLouis XIV of France, the 'Sun King,' associated with the Palace of Versailles, symbolizing his power and extravagance.
#4
The term 'mercantilism' refers to:
An economic theory promoting state regulation of trade and commerce
ExplanationMercantilism advocated state regulation of trade to increase national wealth through accumulation of precious metals.
#5
Who was the English monarch during the time of the Spanish Armada's attempted invasion of England in 1588?
Elizabeth I
ExplanationElizabeth I was the English monarch during the Spanish Armada's attempted invasion of England in 1588, leading England to victory.
#6
Who was the famous Dutch explorer who established the first European colony in South Africa?
Jan van Riebeeck
ExplanationJan van Riebeeck, a Dutch explorer, established the first European colony in South Africa in 1652.
#7
The 'Enclosure Movement' in early modern Europe was primarily associated with:
Agricultural changes and privatization of land
ExplanationThe Enclosure Movement involved enclosing common lands for private use, leading to agricultural changes and land privatization.
#8
Which European country established the Dutch East India Company in the early modern period?
Netherlands
ExplanationThe Netherlands established the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1602 to facilitate trade and colonization in Asia.
#9
The Treaty of Westphalia, signed in 1648, is significant for:
Ending the Thirty Years' War
ExplanationThe Treaty of Westphalia ended the devastating Thirty Years' War in Europe, establishing principles of state sovereignty.
#10
Who was the first Tsar of Russia, known for modernizing and expanding the Russian state?
Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible)
ExplanationIvan IV, known as Ivan the Terrible, modernized and expanded the Russian state, becoming the first Tsar of Russia.
#11
Which European monarch was known for his sponsorship of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas in 1492?
Isabella I of Castile
ExplanationIsabella I of Castile sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas in 1492, leading to European colonization.
#12
Which European monarch was known for initiating the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
ExplanationMartin Luther, a German monk, initiated the Protestant Reformation by challenging Catholic Church practices.
#13
Who famously declared 'L'état, c'est moi' ('I am the state') and is associated with the concept of absolute monarchy?
Louis XIV of France
ExplanationLouis XIV's declaration of 'L'état, c'est moi' ('I am the state') embodies the concept of absolute monarchy he represented.