Absolute Monarchy

Question 1

Henry VIII

Question 2

Louis XI

Question 3

Francis I

Question 4

Fernando

Question 5

Isabel

Question 6

Spanish inquisition

Answer 6

Most distinctive institution that relied on religious justifications to advance state ends

Question 7

Heresy

Answer 7

Beliefs contrary to the doctrines of the Roman church

Question 8

Constitutional States

Question 9

English Civil War

Question 10

Glorious Revolution

Answer 10

2nd conflict between monarchy and parliament

Question 11

Absolutism

Answer 11

Divine right of kings

Question 12

Cardinal Richelieu

Answer 12

Worked to undermine the power of nobility and enhance authority of king

Question 13

What is the most conspicuous absolutist state

Answer 13

French absolute monarchy

Question 14

King Louis XIV

Answer 14

Ruler who best embodied absolutism; The Sun King

Question 15

Versailles

Answer 15

Residence built by King Louis XIV - Royal hunting lodge

Question 16

Romanovs

Answer 16

Absolutism was used by Tsars of Romanov dynasty

Question 17

3 partitions

Answer 17

Any European state that want to survive need an effective government that is ready for challenges and opportunities

Question 18

Peter I / Peter the Great

Answer 18

Started the process of state transformation; Wanted to make Russia into a military power; Reformed Army

Question 19

Catherine II / Catherine the Great

Answer 19

Improve government efficiency; eliminate common penalties

Question 20

Yemelian Pugachev

Answer 20

Caused rebellion against Catherine

Question 21

Peace of Westphalia

Answer 21

30 Years War ended with the Peace of Westphalia; Laid foundations for independent and competing states

Question 22

What is the foundation of European diplomacy?

Answer 22

Balance of power

Question 23

Absolute Monarchies

Answer 23

Rulers who used religious tensions to tighten control over their societies