Absolutism & Enlightenment Review

During which years did Phillip II reign?

• 1500 - 1550

• 1556 - 1598

• 1600 - 1650

• 1450 - 1500

What was one of Phillip II's achievements?

• Defeated the Spanish Armada

• Ushered in the Golden Age of Spain

• Conquered France

• Established the Renaissance

What financial issue did future rulers face after Phillip II?

• Excessive spending on domestic projects

• Taxing people too much and spending on overseas wars

• Investing heavily in agriculture

• Building too many castles

What country did Louis XIV rule?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Germany

How long did Louis XIV reign?

• 50 years

• 72 years

• 60 years

• 80 years

What title did Louis XIV give himself?

• The Moon King

• The Sun King

• The Star King

• The Earth King

What was a negative consequence of Louis XIV's rule?

• Economic prosperity

• Peasants starved

• Increased democracy

• Peaceful reign

What country did Peter the Great rule?

• France

• Russia

• England

• Spain

During which years did Peter the Great rule?

• 1600 - 1650

• 1682 - 1725

• 1700 - 1750

• 1650 - 1700

Which city did Peter the Great establish as a part of his achievements?

• Moscow

• St. Petersburg

• Kiev

• Warsaw