Russian Absolutism

What Russian ruling family was Peter the Great from?

• Romanov

• Habsburg

• Tudor

• Bourbon

What is the acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters?

• Absolutism

• Relativism

• Pluralism

• Pragmatism

What became the capital of Russia during the rule of Peter the Great?

• St. Petersburg

• Moscow

• Kiev

• Novgorod

What was a key characteristic of an absolute monarchy in the 16th and 17th centuries?

• Centralized governmental authority

• Decentralized power

• Democratic elections

• Federalism

Which of the following was NOT a concept that developed from absolutism?

• Democratic reforms leading to an increase in rights of citizens

• Centralized control

• Divine right of kings

• Absolute power of the ruler

Which absolute ruler of Russia was influenced heavily by enlightenment philosophers?

• Catherine the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Nicholas II

• Alexander I

Which of the following characteristics best describes an absolute ruler?

• Desire to control people

• Promotion of democracy

• Encouragement of free speech

• Support for federalism

All of the following are true about Peter the Great except for...

• He helped spread Communism throughout the Russian Empire

• He modernized the Russian army

• He established St. Petersburg

• He reformed the Russian government

The absolute ruler who exiled thousands to Siberia and was responsible for the torture of over 60,000 Russian citizens was...

• Ivan the Terrible

• Peter the Great

• Nicholas II

• Alexander I

The term for the single, absolute ruler of Russia is...

• Czar

• Emperor

• King

• President