Unit one chapter 2 quiz absolute monarchy in Europe Flashcards
What resulted from Louis XIV’s constant pursuit of warfare?
France was left deeply in debt.
Which of these statements best describes absolute rulers?
Absolute rulers have no checks on their power.
What measure did Peter the Great take to westernize his court?
He banned beards, which was a popular style at the time.
When Louis XIV said, “I am the state,” he meant that he
had absolute power.
Who suffered when Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes?
only French Protestants
What did French aristocrats do in an effort to keep their privileges?
They put more power in the hands of the king
What is an armada?
a large fleet of warships
Someone who believes in divine rule believes that God
chooses monarchs to represent him on Earth.
eter the Great reduced the power of the boyars by
introducing a merit system of nobility
Why did Peter the Great call his new capital city a “window on Europe”?
He wanted it to reflect European culture.
