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In the early 18th century, Peter the Great conquered Swedish coastal territory because he wanted to

• obtain a port with ready access to western Europe

• eliminate feudalism from the European continent

• spread the teachings of the Russian Orthodox Church

• increase Russia’s control of Siberia

Which statement would Louis XIV, Philip II, and Peter the Great most likely support?

• “The king is entitled to unquestioning obedience.”

• “Parliament should represent the best interests of the people.”

• “People have the right to revolt against an unjust government.”

• “Government should be administered by people of all beliefs.”

One way in which Suleiman the Magnificent and Peter the Great are similar is that they both

• modernized their military

• promoted free speech

• isolated their people from outside influences

• reduced taxes levied on their people

Historians frequently portray Louis XIV’s construction of the palace of Versailles and Peter the Great’s building of the city of Saint Petersburg as

• shrines to religious beliefs

• monuments to personal rule

• examples of colonial architectural influences

• efforts to isolate and protect the ruler

Louis XIV and Peter the Great would most likely agree with the expression

• “government should leave businesses alone”

• “countries should settle differences without war”

• “do not question government authority”

• “all men are created with natural rights”

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

I.__________________________

A. Writings of Thomas Hobbes

B. Divine right theory

C. Centralization of political power

D. Reign of Louis XIV

• Beginning of Global Trade

• Growth of Democracy in Europe

• Rise of Absolutism

• Age of Exploration

One similarity in the rule of Peter the Great, Suleiman I, and Louis XIV is that each leader

• shared power with a legislature

• practiced religious toleration

• expanded his territory

• decreased the amount of taxes collected

King Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, and Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire were all considered absolute rulers because they

• broke from the Roman Catholic Church

• helped feudal lords build secure castles

• instituted programs that provided more power to their parliaments

• determined government policies without the consent of their people

The cartoon is commenting on the efforts of Peter the Great to force the Russian nobility to

• conform to Asian social values

• adopt Western culture

• prepare for military battle

• bow to pressures from the Ottoman Empire

Westernization of Russia came about largely through the

• efforts of Peter the Great and his successors

• invasion of Russia by Sweden

• desire of the United States to seek new markets

• acceptance of the policies of the Eastern Orthodox Church