Absolutism Flashcards

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Absolute monarch

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A king or queen with unlimited power

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2
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Czar

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A Russian emperor

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3
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Divine right theory

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The idea that monarchs are Gods representatives on earth

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4
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Policy of westernization

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To adapt western culture

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5
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Junker class

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Upper Prussian military class controlled by Fredrick the great

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6
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Louis XIV (France)

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“I am the state!” Was the leading European power at the time but fought in major was and left France in financial problems

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Czar Peter the Great (Russia)

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Expanded the empire and lead a cultural revolution but never found a warm water port

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Akbar the great (Mughal India)

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Enlarged and unified the empire but was known to kidnap women

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Phillip II of Spain

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Conquered land and was able to maintain a large empire but experienced religious wars

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Catharine the great (russia)

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Was the longest female ruler and experienced a golden age but her people had no rights

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Czar Ivan the terrible (Russia)

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Made Russia more diverse but suffered mental illnesses

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12
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Glorious revolution

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A non violent revolution

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13
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English bill of rights

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Limited the power of the king and ensured parliament would be in control, created a limited monarchy

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Magna Carta

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Made peace between the unpopular king and rebel barons. Promised protection of church rights & illegal imprisonment

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Suleman the magnificent

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Started his rule in 1520 (Ottoman Empire) was a great military leader and achieved a golden age

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