Absolutism in Europe

[p1] What is ABSOLUTISM?

• The state of being stable, strong enough to endure.

• A political system in which a ruler holds total power.

• A new religion founded by Louis XIV, merging Catholicism & Calvinism.

• A view of history that denies the United States conquered California from Mexico in 1848.

[p5] What did Frederick William the Great Elector create since Prussia had "no natural frontiers for defense"?

• A large & efficient standing army of 40,000 men

• A 250-mile defensive wall between the Elbe & Oder rivers

• A modern education system

• A series of fortresses along Prussia's eastern border

Peter the Great wanted to do which of the following?

• westernize, or Europeanize, Russia

• remove European influence from Russia

• share power with his nobles

• reduce the size of Russia's army

[p7] Why did Peter fight a war against Sweden & build the new city of St. Petersburg? Read the text carefully to learn the correct choices.

• He wanted a "window on the West," meaning a port with access to Europe

• The city was Peter's new capital & a base for his new navy

• He wanted to escape deadly plague that broke out in Moscow

• The city sat on top of major lodes of gold & precious gems

______________________is the belief that the power to rule comes from God.

• Divine Right
• Faith Power
• Papal Right
• All of the above

What was the palace King Louis XIV built in France that was a symbol of power and wealth?

• Versailles
• Vatican City
• The White house
• all of the above

Absolute Monarch who ruled France, he is known as the best example of an absolute monarch.

• Louis XIV
• President Trump
• Stalin
• Hitler

Elizabeth I was the absolute monarch in which country?

• Spain
• England
• France
• None

Who was the absolute ruler from Spain that was described as hard working, devout, and religious?

• Philip II
• Elizabeth I
• Louis XIV
• Henry IV

What is the Spanish Armada?

• Naval Fleet
• Marine Corps
• Air Force
• Coast Guard