absolutism review

How were the absolutist monarchs of Russia and France similar?

• They claimed to rule by divine right.

• They allowed nobles to hold great power.

• They belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.

• They believed legislative bodies should make laws.

Which quotation was MOST LIKELY made by an absolute monarch?

• "Power comes from the people."

• "I am the state."

• "workers of the world unite!"

• "No taxation without representation!"

How were the reigns of Louis XIV and Peter the Great similar or different?

• Both Louis XIV and Peter the Great led their countries to ruin.

• Both Louis XIV and Peter the Great turned their countries into great powers.

• Louis XIV led France to ruin while Peter the Great turned Russia into a great power.

• Peter the Great led Russia to ruin while Louis XIV turned France into a great power.

How were the ways that Louis XIV and Peter the Great rose to and consolidated power similar?

• Both had to significantly modernize their countries.

• Both took great efforts to build up their navies.

• Both faced civil unrest in their colonies.

• Both felt threatened by the Church

Which of the following was Peter the Great’s primary goal for visiting Western Europe?

• Make strategic allies to prevent a Chinese Empire invasion

• Convert Western Europe from Catholicism to Orthodox Christianity to control the Boyars

• Show off Russia’s growing wealth, so Russia could emerge as a world power

• Learn about Western customs and manufacturing techniques to help build the economy of Russia

Which of the following was an impact of the Palace of Versailles on France?

• weakened the power of the nobility

• Helped solidify Louis XIV’s absolute authority over France

• Greatly increased France’s national debt

• all of the above

Why did Peter the Great build the city, St. Petersburg?

• Wanted a European-styled city, to show the world Russia could become “civilized”

• Wanted a city named after himself to maintain his legacy in Russia

• Get Europeans to migrate to Russia to improve the economy

• Needed a port city that could increase trade with Europe

One way in which Peter the Great  and Louis XIV,  are similar is that each

• Supported missionary efforts of the Roman Catholic Church

• Sought to centralize power by limiting the power of the nobility

• Fought to block the establishment of British colonies in the Western Hemisphere

• Challenged feudal practices by freeing serfs

What happened in Russia as a result of actions taken by Peter the Great? 

• Russia was weakened by French invasions

• Catholicism was adopted as the state of religion

• The Duma was reformed, and the serfs were freed

• Russia borrowed western ideas and expanded its territories

Which statement would Louis XIV, 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."