Absolutism

Absolutism

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Absolute Ruler mean?

Back

A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is divine right?

Back

The right to rule was given to the monarch by God.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs looked to centralize political power in their nations.

Back

Centralize political power in their nations

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Louis XIV?

Back

This man demonstrated absolutism by building Versailles as a way of distracting the French nobility.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Peter the Great?

Back

This man promoted Westernization campaigns to make his country more European.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Louis XIV built this massive, ornate palace -- largely funded by the taxpayers of his country.

Back

Versailles

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who introduced newspapers, shaved beards, and encouraged western fashion?

Back

Peter the Great

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