WH Unit 7-1

What is a political theory states that all power should be vested in one or more authorities?

• Imperialism
• Absolutism
• Nationalism
• Liberalism

Who was the absolute ruler of France for 72 years named the “Sun King” (1643-1715)?

• Louis XIV
• Louis XV
• Louis XVI
• Louis XVIII

What was a political reform of Louis XIV?

• Policy of westernization
• Persecution of Huguenots
• Recruited more soldiers, French army became strongest in Europe
• Never called meeting of Estates General

Name a military reform of Louis XIV?

• Policy of westernization
• Persecution of Huguenots
• Recruited more soldiers, French army became strongest in Europe
• Never called meeting of Estates General

Who did Louis XIV collect more taxes from?

• First Estate
• Second Estate
• Third Estate
• Fourth Estate

What did Louis XIV build with the collected taxes?

• Homes for the poor
• New Roads
• St. Petersburg
• Palace of Versailles

Who did Louis XIV persecute?

• Huguenots (Protestant minority)
• Roman Catholics
• Jews
• Clergy & Nobles

What was the symbol of wealth of Louis XIV?

• Palace of Versailles
• St. Petersburg
• Neuschwanstein Castle
• Eiffel Tower

Who was the absolute ruler of Russia from 1682-1725?

• Ivan the Terrible
• Peter the Terrible
• Catherine the Great
• Peter the Great

Tsar Peter the Great ended Russia’s long period of __?

• Westernization
• Isolation
• Nationalism
• Imperialism