Absolutism

System of government with a king or queen.

• absolutism

• tzar

• modernize

• monarchy

Peter the Great wanted to Westernize Russia. Westernize means ....

• to build more factories

• to make Russia different than all the countries in Europe

• to fight more wars

• to adopt Western ideals, cultures, and tech

During the Age of Absolutism, monarchs wanted to make sure no one country had all the power. This was known as the balance of power. What did this lead to?

• wars

• black death

• piracy

• poverty

During the reign of Louis XIV, what was one way that he weakened France's economy?

• defending France from the Spanish Armada

• waging wars

• failing to trade

• expelling catholics

When a king or queen holds total power within their borders.

• absolutism

• tzar

• modernize

• monarchy

What event marked the beginning of the end of Spanish Power?

• westernization

• monarchy

• the Crusades

• Spanish Armada being sent to invade England

Royal palace built near Paris, France between 1661 and 1690.

• modernize

• monarchy

• Palace of Versialles

• Parliament

Who won a warm-water port for Russia?

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great

• Philip II

• Louis XIV

What statement BEST describes absolute monarchies in Europe?

• monarchs increased in their power over the government

• monarchs shared power with nobles

• monarchs increased trade

• monarchs decreased the military

What is the idea that rulers receive their authority to rule from God and are answerable only to God?

• mercantilism

• balance of power

• social contract

• divine right