Chapter 17 Test (Tuesday, May 7th)

Chapter 17 Review -- Tuesday, May 7th


History 521A



Section 1: Spain

• Know who Philip II is, and his role in shaping Spain during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

• Be able to define absolutism and absolute monarchy. Why did they exist? What were some positive and negative implications of absolute monarchy?

• Be able to discuss Philip II’s religious policies and their battles at sea (Armada).

*You should be able to detail the causes, events, and outcome of the Spanish Armada.

Section 2: England

• Describe the role of the early Tudor family, and how they ruled (ie: policies, and approach to governing).

• Who was Elizabeth I? What impact did she have on society? What did she mean by England is my only mistress?

Section 3: France

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

• What is Louix XIV’s legacy? What was his desire for Versailles?



*You should be able to describe in detail the rule of one of the following absolute monarchs: Philip II, Elizabeth I, Louis XIV (domestic policy, foreign policy, religious policy, military successes/failures, positive and negative impacts).

Domestic policy: decisions, plans, programs, laws relating to the matters of a country

Foreign policy: How a country interacts with other countries