Absolutism Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Divine Right Theory?
A
The idea that God has given the monarch the right to rule with total power
2
Q
Where was Peter The Great from and what did he do?
A
Russia / Westernized by changing clothing, beards, and education
3
Q
Where was Catherine the Great from and what did she do?
A
Russia / built hospitals and schools & gained warm water port
4
Q
Where was Louis the 14th from and what did he do?
A
France / (known as sun king) built palace of Versailles outside of Paris, organized strong army
5
Q
Define Absolutism
A
Political system in which the king or queen have complete authority over the gov.
