Absolute Monarchies

Question 1

Absolutism

Answer 1

One ruler should hold all power within the country

Question 2

Absolute monarchies

Answer 2

Kings, queens, or emperors held all power within the state

Question 3

Divine Right

Answer 3

The idea that God created the monarchy and that the monarch acted as God’s representative

Question 4

Intendants

Answer 4

Government agents

Question 5

Plunder

Answer 5

Stealing of goods, typically by use of force

Question 6

Capitalism

Answer 6

A system based on private ownership and enterprise to produce outcomes

Question 7

Czar

Answer 7

Caesar

Question 8

Boyar

Answer 8

A member of old aristocracy, usually in line for the throne

Question 9

Heresy/Heretic

Answer 9

The adoption of false views and practices/a person believing in or practicing religious heresy

Question 10

Westernization

Answer 10

Using Western Europe as a model for change

Question 11

Constitution

Answer 11

A legislated order of fundamental principles or established rule of law to which a state or organization is recognized to be governed

Question 12

Constitutional Monarchy

Answer 12

A monarchy with laws that limit the ruler’s power

Question 13

Cabinet

Answer 13

Group of prime ministers or officials

Question 14

Habeas Corpus

Answer 14

“To have a body”. Monarchs can’t jail someone for opposing their rule.

Question 15

What was the title that King Louis XIV had?

Answer 15

The Sun King

Question 16

What did the War of Austria Succession become?

Answer 16

The Seven Years War

Question 17

King Charles l’s death led to what war?

Answer 17

The War of Spanish Succession

Question 18

What building did King Louis VIII instruct the building of?

Answer 18

Versailles

Question 19

After King Louis XIII’s death, who became king of France?

Answer 19

Cardinal Mazarin

Question 20

What treaty ended the War of Spanish Succession?

Answer 20

Treaty of Utrecht

Question 21

What Boyar family did Anastasia belong to?

Answer 21

The Romanovs

Question 22

What were Ivan’s two periods of rule known as?

Answer 22

Ivan’s Good Period
Ivan’s Bad Period (Following Anastasia’s death)

Question 23

What did Czar Peter l believe was the key to progress?

Answer 23

Education

Question 24

What port did Peter l create on the Neva river?

Answer 24

St. Petersberg

Question 25

What was King Charles forced to sign by parliament?

Answer 25

English Petition of Right

Question 26

After the execution of Charles l, who rose to power?

Answer 26

Oliver Cromwell

Question 27

The revolution led by Mary and William that overthrew King James ll was known as?

Answer 27

The Glorious Revolution