MWH Module 2 Section #1 Bellwork

What is Absolutism?

• A system where a ruler shares power with the people

• A system where one ruler holds total power

• A system where government decisions are made by voting

• A system based on equality and democracy

Who was known as the 'Sun King' and ruled with absolute power?

• Peter the Great

• Charles I

• Louis XIV

• George III

What was a major goal of Peter the Great’s rule?

• Expand the British Empire

• Strengthen the Catholic Church

• End absolutism in Europe

• Modernize and westernize Russia

What was the Glorious Revolution?

• The peaceful transfer of power in England to limit royal authority

• The rise of Louis XIV as the Sun King

• The end of Peter the Great’s reign in Russia

• The overthrow of the French monarchy

What is the difference between absolutism and constitutional monarchy?

• Absolutism allows shared power; constitutional monarchy gives all power to one person

• Absolutism focuses on democracy; constitutional monarchy does not

• Absolutism allows elections; constitutional monarchy does not

• Absolutism gives all power to one ruler; constitutional monarchy limits the ruler's power with laws

Match the leaders with their practices or accomplishments:

• Peter the Great

• Accepted the English Bill of Rights

• William and Mary

• Modernized Russia, expanded territory

• Louis XIV

• Built Versailles, strengthened royal power

Match the terms to their descriptions:

• Glorious Revolution

• Peaceful shift to limited monarchy

• Divine Right

• Power limited by laws

• Absolutism

• Belief that a ruler’s power comes from God

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Total power held by one ruler

Put these events in chronological order:

• Louis XIV builds Versailles

• English Bill of Rights is signed

• Peter the Great modernizes Russia

• Glorious Revolution occurs in England

Categorize the following into Absolutist Leaders or Constitutional Monarchy Figures:

Groups:

(a) Absolutist Leaders

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(b) Constitutional Monarchy Figures

• Peter the Great

• William and Mary

• Louis XIV

Categorize the characteristics as Absolutism or Constitutional Monarchy:

Groups:

(a) Absolutism

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(b) Constitutional Monarchy

• ruler holds all power

• shared power with Parliament

• Divine right of kings

• Power limited by laws