Peter the Great vs. Louis XIV

Tsar of Russia from 1682-1725. He was one of Russia's greatest statesmen, organizers, and reformers.

• Charles V

• Peter the Great

• Frederick Ii

• Philip II

The "Sun King" - "I am the state."

• Louis XIV

• Thomas Hobbes

• Peter the Great

• Henry VIII

This map shows you that France and England were not the only nations to have leaders with absolute power. From this map, which nations in 1700 were also defined by monarchs.

• England and Germany

• Spain and Russia

• Russia and Germany

• Prussia and Switzerland

Define Absolutism:

• Absolute power to the monarch without question of authority

• Absolute military power to the people

• Absolute monetary value to the monarch's family

• Feudalism expanded

What was one of the main objectives of Peter the Great's westernization efforts?

• To isolate Russia from European influences

• To modernize Russia's military and government

• To maintain traditional Russian customs

• To expand Russia's territory into Asia

Which of the following best describes the impact of Peter the Great's westernization on the Russian nobility?

• Nobles were encouraged to adopt Western dress and customs

• Nobles were given more power over the serfs

• Nobles were isolated from European influences

• Nobles were required to abandon their lands

He is best known for “westernizing” the Russian state and society, transforming political, religious, and cultural institutions. Examples of “westernization” included western dress/appearance, moving the capital to St. Petersburg, and modernization of the military and industry.

He is best known for “westernizing” the Russian state and society, transforming political, religious, and cultural institutions. Examples of “westernization” included western dress/appearance, moving the capital to St. Petersburg, and modernization of the military and industry.

Who was known as the 'Sun King' and ruled France from 1643 to 1715?

• A) Louis XIII

• B) Louis XIV

• C) Louis XV

• D) Louis XVI

What was one of the main goals of Louis XIV's reign?

• A) To expand France's colonial empire

• B) To strengthen the power of the nobility

• C) To centralize and strengthen royal power

• D) To promote religious tolerance