Absolutism Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What did Louis XIV of France do?
A
Built Versailles, spent too much money, supported the arts.
2
Q
What did Charles I of England do?
A
Dissolved Parliament and ruled without trial.
3
Q
What did Peter the Great do?
A
Modernized Russia using western tech.
4
Q
What is divine right?
A
The belief that kings are chosen by God to rule.
