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What did Peter the Great achieve through absolutism in Russia?

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Westernization and naval military reform

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What development in the eighteenth century did the most to undermine this form of government (absolutism)?

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The Enlightenment

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All of the following were considered absolute monarchs of the 17th century EXCEPT: Louis XIV, James I, Charles I

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William of Orange

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After examining the above image, what symbolism does this illustration portray about the Encyclopédie?

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Readers could experience truth through the knowledge captured in the book

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From the illustration, which of the following is represented? The exaltation of religious practice above personal discovery, Examination of different governmental roles as well as religious institutions , Principles of the Scientific Revolution as well as human institutions , Debate of the role of women in a society dominated by men

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Principles of the Scientific Revolution as well as human institutions

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Monarchs such as Joseph II and Catherine II made "enlightened" reforms as part of their drive to

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increase revenues and gain political support.

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Many Enlightenment thinkers had different perspectives of government power. Which of the following was the most likely to support Enlightened Despotism? Rousseau, Locke, Voltaire, Beccaria

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Voltaire

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The consumption of goods such as tea, sugar, and coffee suggests that

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overseas products and influences contributed to the development of a consumer culture in Europe.

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Which of the following factors would have prevented enlightened reform in the 18th century? Peasantry, Bourgeoisie, Nobility, Royalty

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Nobility

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All of the following experimented with enlightened absolutism, except: Catherine the Great, Frederick II, Joseph II.

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Peter the Great