Age of Absolutism Common Assessment

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Which of the following best describes how Peter the Great sought to “westernize” Russia? Executing those who challenged his rule, Seizing Silesia from Austria, Building the Palace of Versailles, Implementing social reforms such as new dress etiquette

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Implementing social reforms such as new dress etiquette

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During the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell led a group known as the…

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Parliamentarians

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According to the theory of divine right, the .......

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Kings "right to rule" from God

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According to Bossuet, kings represent the…

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Divine majesty

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Bossuet's view on kingship is best described as…

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Divine

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The Glorious Revolution directly followed which event? Options: Restoration of English Monarchy, Cromwell's execution of Charles 1, Mary and William of Orange assume throne, Breakout of English Civil Wars

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Restoration of English Monarchy

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In 1649, King Charles I was ........

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Executed by Oliver Cromwell

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Which Monarch's reign was the latest one listed on the Absolutism Timeline Project? Queen Elizabeth I, King James I, Catherine the Great, King Gustavus Adolphus

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Catherine the Great

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What is "Absolutism"?

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Government in which one Monarch has all of the power