Absolutism

Question 1

What is absolute monarchy?

Answer 1

Monarch controls ever aspect of government, economy, society, etc.

Question 2

What is divine right?

Answer 2

Monarchs are given their power by God, to go against them is to go against God’s plan

Question 3

Who was Louis XIV?

Answer 3

“Sun King”; made palace at Versailles; Absolute monarch who was one of the most powerful and long standing monarchs

Question 4

What was Versailles?

Answer 4

Palace made by Louis as symbol of wealth and power, as well as a place for himself and other nobility

Question 5

Who was Frederick the Great? What is he known for?

Answer 5

King of Prussia; fought the 7 Years War, War of Austrian succession, and took parts of Poland

Question 6

Who was Peter the Great? What is he known for?

Answer 6

Russian Tsar who started Westernization in Russia

Question 7

Who was Catherine the Great? What is she known for?

Answer 7

Tsar who continued Westernization in Russia, continued serfdom, and grew the Tsar’s power

Question 8

Who was Oliver Cromwell?

Answer 8

Leader of the Roundheads/Parliament in English Civil War (defeated Cavaliers/Royalists)

Question 9

What was the English Bill of Rights?

Answer 9

Gave Parliament more power, Allowed Parliament to be elected freely, Protected certain rights for all citizens

Question 10

Who were the Puritans?

Answer 10

Christian group; persecuted in Great Britain, left to start new life in America

Question 11

What is a Constitutional Government?

Answer 11

A government that has a Constitution (written social contract), usually democracy or republic, can still have monarch