Peter the Great vs. Louis XIV

Russia's leader wanted to "westernize" his people in order to gain absolute power. Who was the leader?

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Louis the XIV

How would you best describe the position of Peter the Great?

• He was a philosopeher

• He was the first Tsar (king) of Russia

• He was an absolute ruler

• He was in favor of the enlightenment

Which of these is true about Peter the Great?

• He put a lot of money into the military and made it very strong

• His power was really limited by the Russian government

• He was a figurehead

• He refused to trade with other countries

Peter the Great forced Russians to accept reforms that would make their culture more like ____.

• Native Americans

• Chinese

• Western Europeans

• Ottoman Turks

Why did Peter the Great spend time in Western Europe?

• to prepare for war

• to find a wife

• to avoid his duties in Russia

• to study western technology

Which of the following was a major goal of Peter the Great's reign?

• To expand Russian territory to the Pacific Ocean

• To modernize Russia by adopting Western European technology and culture

• To establish a constitutional monarchy in Russia

• To isolate Russia from European influences

What was one of the main reasons Louis XIV built the Palace of Versailles?

• To create a center for scientific research

• To escape the political turmoil of Paris

• To demonstrate the wealth and power of his reign

• To establish a new capital city for France

Which of the following best describes Louis XIV's approach to governance?

• He was a constitutional monarch

• He shared power with the French nobility

• He was an absolute monarch

• He was a democratic leader

What was a significant impact of Peter the Great's reforms on Russian society?

• Increased isolation from European affairs

• Strengthened the power of the Russian Orthodox Church

• Introduction of Western-style education and military practices

• Decline in Russian trade with Europe

How did Louis XIV control the French nobility?

• By granting them more political power

• By involving them in constant wars

• By keeping them at the Palace of Versailles under his watch

• By allowing them to govern their own regions independently