Russian Rulers and Absolutism

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What Russian ruling family was Peter the Great?

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Romanov

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What is the acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters?

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absolutism

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What became the capital of Russia during the rule of Peter the Great?

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St. Petersburg

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What was a key characteristic of an absolute monarchy in the 16th and 17th centuries?

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centralized governmental authority

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Which of the following was NOT a concept that developed from absolutism?

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democratic reforms leading to an increase in rights of citizens

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Which absolute ruler of Russia was influenced heavily by enlightenment philosophers?

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Catherine the Great

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Which of the following characteristics best describes an absolute ruler?

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desire to control people

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All of the following are true about Peter the Great except for...

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he helped spread Communism throughout the Russian Empire

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The absolute ruler who exiled thousands to Siberia and was responsible for the torture of over 60,000 Russian citizens?

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Ivan the Terrible

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The term for the single, absolute ruler of Russia?

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czar