Absolutism Flashcards
Absolute monarch
A king or queen with unlimited power
Czar
A Russian emperor
Divine right theory
The idea that monarchs are Gods representatives on earth
Policy of westernization
To adapt western culture
Junker class
Upper Prussian military class controlled by Fredrick the great
Louis XIV (France)
“I am the state!” Was the leading European power at the time but fought in major was and left France in financial problems
Czar Peter the Great (Russia)
Expanded the empire and lead a cultural revolution but never found a warm water port
Akbar the great (Mughal India)
Enlarged and unified the empire but was known to kidnap women
Phillip II of Spain
Conquered land and was able to maintain a large empire but experienced religious wars
Catharine the great (russia)
Was the longest female ruler and experienced a golden age but her people had no rights
Czar Ivan the terrible (Russia)
Made Russia more diverse but suffered mental illnesses
Glorious revolution
A non violent revolution
English bill of rights
Limited the power of the king and ensured parliament would be in control, created a limited monarchy
Magna Carta
Made peace between the unpopular king and rebel barons. Promised protection of church rights & illegal imprisonment
Suleman the magnificent
Started his rule in 1520 (Ottoman Empire) was a great military leader and achieved a golden age