Absolutism and Constitutionalism
Which principle was consistently upheld by nations participating in the Concert of Europe?
Encouraging colonies' fight for independence
Maintaining a balance among European powers to ensure peace
Preventing the spread of monarchy systems across borders
Promoting industrialization at all costs
Which treaty ended a series of wars from about mid-seventeenth to early eighteenth centuries over territorial disputes among various European powers?
Congress of Vienna
Treaty of Utrecht
Treaty of Versailles
Peace of Westphalia
What was a primary goal for the creation of alliances such as the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance before World War I?
To establish uniform currency across nations involved.
To promote free trade among European powers.
To deter aggression through a system of mutual military support.
To encourage cultural exchanges to prevent misunderstandings.
Which event marked France's loss of dominance on continental Europe at the beginning of the nineteenth century?
Formation of League of Nations
Signing of Treaty of Versailles
Defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo
French Revolution
What was one significant effect of the Napoleonic Wars on European international relations?
They led to a reorganization of territories and establishment of new boundaries at the Congress of Vienna to maintain balance.
They resulted exclusively in territorial losses for France with no changes elsewhere in Europe.
They prompted England’s withdrawal from continental affairs to focus only on its colonial empire.
They caused an immediate shift towards democratic governments across Europe due to Napoleon's reforms.
Which book did George F. Kennan write related to balance of power?
"Foreign Affairs"
"The Long Telegram"
"American Diplomacy"
"Containment and the Cold War"
Which of the following best defines the concept of the "Balance of Power"?
The establishment of a constitutional monarchy to limit the authority of the monarch.
The concentration of power in the hands of a single ruler to ensure stability and control.
The distribution of power among European states to prevent one country from dominating the others.
The alliance formed by absolutist rulers to maintain control over their territories.

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What outcome from England’s Glorious Revolution most influenced its national religious identity?
The establishment of constitutional monarchy ensured English Protestant ascendancy and limited royal interference in religion.
The re-establishment Anglican dominance through state-sanctioned atheism minimized both protestant dissenters' presence and catholic influence uniformly nationwide.
A return to traditional values imposed by absolute monarchy reinstated strong ties with Roman Catholic Europe politically but not religiously.
With increasing power for parliament, England saw greater tolerance towards diverse Christian denominations, including Catholics.
Which cultural trend emerged in Europe as a result of the Enlightenment era?
Increased reliance on divine rights of kings
Rise of feudalism
Rationalism and skepticism towards traditional authority
Emergence of mercantilism
How did the Crimean War affect the balance of power in Europe?
It weakened Russia and altered their relationship with Western powers.
It led to the unification of Germany under Prussian rule.
It resulted in the end of Spanish colonial rule in South America.
It triggered the downfall of British Empire.