Absolutism: Louis XIV vs. Peter the Great

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What was the primary goal of King Louis XIV's centralization of power?

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To strengthen the monarchy and reduce the influence of the nobility

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Which of the following was a key aspect of Peter the Great's military reforms? Establishment of a new naval fleet, Abolishment of the army, Reduction in military spending, Focus on cavalry over infantry

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Establishment of a new naval fleet

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How did Louis XIV use culture to reinforce his absolutist rule? Options: By promoting local folk traditions, By patronizing the arts to glorify the monarchy, By encouraging cultural diversity, By banning all forms of art

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By patronizing the arts to glorify the monarchy

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What was one of the main objectives of Peter the Great's westernization efforts?

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To modernize Russia's military and government

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In what way did Louis XIV's policies impact the French nobility? Options: Nobles gained more political power, Nobles were required to live at the Palace of Versailles, Nobles were given complete autonomy over their lands, Nobles were encouraged to form independent armies

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Nobles were required to live at the Palace of Versailles

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Which of the following best describes the impact of Peter the Great's westernization on the Russian nobility? Nobles were encouraged to adopt Western dress and customs, Nobles were given more power over the serfs, Nobles were isolated from European influences, Nobles were required to abandon their lands

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Nobles were encouraged to adopt Western dress and customs

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Absolute monarchs justified their reign with the idea of:

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Divine Right

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Divine right meant that the king got his power from:

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God

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Absolutism + _________ = Political Revolution

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Enlightenment Ideas