SI 2020 - Age of Absolutism

Louis XIV was known by what name?

• The Sun King
• The Moon King
• King of all Europe
• King of the Franks

Which czar modernized Russia by building a navy and adopting western customs?

• Ivan the Terrible
• Igor the Proud
• Nicholas IV
• Peter the Great

What was the divine right of kings?

• Kings were descended from God.
• Kings were the head of the church/
• Kings received their authority from God alone.
• Only kings were able to decide what people believed.

Which does NOT describe an absolute monarch?

• Has unlimited power.

• Controls taxes.

• Looks to church leaders to guide religion.

• Dominates the upper class to show off power.

Which statement does NOT accurately describe the Age of Absolutism?

• It took place (mostly) after the Renaissance.

• It ended with the American Revolution.

• Governments became more centralized and powerful.

• Rulers were responsible to sustain peace and economic growth.

The divine right theory is the belief a ruler has absolute power since s/he was established by ________________.

• God

• The people

• The pope

• Destiny

Which does NOT accurately describe King Louis XIV?

• He declared himself the "Sun King."

• He reigned over 70 years.

• He promoted Puritan teachings and beliefs.

• His wars led France to inner turmoil & chaos.

What did King Louis XIV build that became a symbol of French wealth, power, and cultural influence?

• The Palace of Versailles

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Louvre

• The French Armada

What is divine right?

• The right to rule was given to the monarch by God
• a Birth right
• soldiers for hire
• a monarch for hire

Peter the Great waged war against the Ottoman empire to 

• gain a warm water port on the Black Sea
• break the siege of Vienna
• Capture Constantinople
• Extend Russian borders