Final Exam Review

History 521 Final Exam Review Exam: Wednesday, June 12 AM


The final exam will cover the following material:

• Chapter 17 (notes, questions, worksheets)

• Chapter 19 (notes, questions, worksheets)

• Chapter 20 (notes, questions, worksheets)

You should make use of the following materials to prepare for your exam:

• Chapter tests

• Section Review questions

• Chapter Review questions

• All notes given in class

• All worksheets/study guides/section quizzes

Content of Exam:

• Multiple Choice

• Fill in the Blanks

• Short Answer

• Major Essay (5 paragraph minimum to be prepared in advance)

Chapter 17: Royal Power and Conflict

Section 1 ~ Spain

1. Who is Philip II and what was his role in shaping Spain during the late 16th and 17th centuries? Why did Philip II have difficulty ruling the Spanish empire?

2. What is absolutism (absolute monarch) and why did it exist? What were some positive and negative implications of absolute monarchy?

3. Be able to discuss Philip II’s religious policies and Spain’s battles at sea (Spanish Armada).

Section 2 ~ England

1. Describe the role of the early Tudor family, their role in British society, and how they ruled (ie: policies and approach to governing).

2. Who was Elizabeth I? What impact did she have on society? Why did she mean by England is my only mistress? How did she affect the balance of power?

Section 3 ~ France

1. Who were Henry IV, Cardinal Richelieu, and Louis XIV? What positive and negative impacts did these individuals have on France?

2. Be able to discuss why uniformity was important during 17th century France. What institutions expressed uniformity?

3. What is Louis XIV’s legacy? What was his desire for Versailles?



Section 4 ~ The German States

1. Identify the significant changes that occurred in Russia during the reigns of Ivan IV, Peter the Great, and Catherine the Great.

Chapter 19: Scientific Revolution

Section 1 ~ New Scientific Ideas

1. Be able to discuss how scientific thought changed during the 1600s.

2. Understand the scientific method.

3. Be able to identify and give a description (accomplishments, notable achievements) of all scientists.

Section 2 ~ Impact of Science

1. Be able to discuss the effects that the changes in scientific thought had on thinking in other fields (especially politics and government).

2. Identify and discuss the achievements of important philosophers during this time.

Section 3 ~ Triumph of Reason

1. Identify factors that helped the Enlightenment spread throughout Europe and the ways in which people reacted to the ideas of the Enlightenment.

2. Identify and discuss achievements of important philosophes.

3. Discuss the importance and role the “salon” played during this Age of Reason.

4. Identify individuals who did not agree with the Enlightenment, and discuss their views.

5. Understand the effect the Enlightenment had on religion(s).

Chapter 20: British and American Revolutions

Section 1 ~ Civil War

1. Identify the causes of the English Civil War (changes in gov’t and individual rights brought about by war, and Cromwell’s rule in its aftermath).

Section 2 ~ A King Returns to the Throne

1. Explain why the British monarchy was restored (restoration of Charles II)

2. Describe how Great Britain established a representative government (rise of political parties, increased power of Parliament).

Section 3 ~ Road to Revolt

1. Discuss the causes of the American Revolution (Britain’s mercantilist view of the colonies, taxation, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party).