4.6 Practice MCQs
Group 2
Questions 1-2 refer to the passage below
Source 2.1
“The state of monarchy is the supremist thing upon earth. For kings are not only God’s lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God’s throne, but even by God himself they are called gods. There be three principal similitudes that illustrate the state of monarchy. [Firstly] In the Scriptures kings are called gods, and so their power after a certain relation compared to the divine power. Kings are also compared to fathers of families, for a king is truly parens patriae [able to make legal decisions], the politic father of his people. And lastly, kings are compared to the head of this microcosm of the body of man.”
King James VI [of Scotland] and I [of England], from a speech to Parliament, 1610.
Question 2a
In what method commonly used by monarchs in the 16th and 17th centuries was King James attempting to legitimize his rule with this speech?
Question 2b
Which of the following is an example of how another European ruler attempted to reinforce his rule in this period?
Group 3
Question 3 refers to the image below
Source 3.1
Palace of Versailles
Question 3a
Which is the most likely reason that rulers during the 17th century built elaborate palaces?
Group 4
Question 4 refers to the passage below
Source 4.1
“During the height of the tulip trade in the Netherlands, demand for rare varieties of tulip bulbs soared, with prices reaching astonishing levels. A single bulb could cost as much as a skilled worker’s annual salary. However, as quickly as the demand rose, the market collapsed, leaving many ruined and the Dutch economy shocked by the speculative bubble.”
Adapted from primary accounts of Dutch merchants, 1637.
Question 4a
What was a significant social consequence of the collapse of tulip prices in the Netherlands?
Group 5
Questions 5-7 refer to the passage below
Source 5.1
“The sale of indulgences to finance the building of St. Peter’s Basilica goes against the core teachings of Christianity. Only true repentance can absolve one of sin; a piece of paper cannot buy forgiveness. This exploitation must end, for it strays far from Christ’s teachings and deceives believers.”
Martin Luther, 95 Theses, 1517
Question 5a
What primary criticism does Martin Luther direct at the Catholic Church in this excerpt?
Question 5b
Which of the following best explains the significance of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses in European history?
Question 5c
How did the invention of the printing press influence the spread of Luther’s ideas?
Group 6
Questions 8-10 refer to the passage below
Source 6.1
“The Church reaffirms that salvation can be attained through faith and works, not by faith alone, as certain reformers claim. The veneration of saints and relics remains important in our faith, and the sacraments are necessary to achieve grace. We must correct abuses but preserve our doctrine.”
Council of Trent, 1563
Question 6a
What primary goal did the Catholic Church aim to achieve through the Council of Trent?
Question 6b
Which doctrine was upheld by the Council of Trent in response to Protestant Reformation criticisms?
Question 6c
What was one major outcome of the Catholic Reformation for European society?
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