Unit 6 FA: Scientific Rev, Enlightenment, and Absolutism

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This scientist was the FIRST to discover the Theory of Heliocentricity (Sun=center of universe)

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Nicolas Copernicus

Front

This scientist was convicted of heresy (acts against the church) for proving the Heliocentric Theory.

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Galileo

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_________________ is a type of government where the king has complete power and control over his people.

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Absolutism

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Absolute monarchs did all of the following to gain power EXCEPT......
Expand Territory, Raise taxes on commoners, Control nobility, Grant freedom of religion

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Grant freedom of religion

Front

______________ is a theory where Kings are granted the right to rule from God

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Divine Right of Kings

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The "Sun King" of France was.....

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Louis XIV

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Louis XIV revoked (took away) the Edict of Nantes which meant _______________ could no longer practice freely in France.

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Huguenots (French Protestants)

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__________ was the absolute monarch of Russia.

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Peter the Great

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Peter the great was known for all of the following EXCEPT.....
Building a navy, Expanding Russian territory, Building schools, Granting freedom of religion

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Granting freedom of religion

Front

Louis XIV controlled his nobles by....

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Making them live at the palace of Versailles