Absolutism Rewiew

Question 1

Absolutism

Answer 1

Absolute Power

Question 2

Monarchy

Answer 2

Rule by a monarch

Question 3

Divine Right

Answer 3

Right to rule from God

Question 4

Limited/Constitutional Monarchy

Answer 4

When a monarch’s power is limited/shared

Question 5

What was the goal of the absolute rulers?

Answer 5

The goal of the absolute rulers was to centralize their power

Question 6

Who was a major supporter of absolutism?

Answer 6

Louis XIV of France and Philip the second

Question 7

What was the Spanish Inquisition?

Answer 7

The Spanish Inquisition was led by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to rid Spain of its Jewish and Islamic populations

Question 8

What was the Spanish Armada? What was the result?

Answer 8

The Spanish Armada was an invasion planned by Philip the Second, defeated by Elizabeth the First

Question 9

How did Philip II rule Spain? What were the positives and negatives?

Answer 9

Philip II led Spain through their Golden Age but also reigned while Spain’s power declined

Question 10

Huguenot

Answer 10

A french protestant

Question 11

Edict of Nantes

Answer 11

Allowed Huguenots to practice their religion, Louis revoked it

Question 12

Louis XIV’s nickname was..

Answer 12

The Sun King, he thought he was the center of the French Nation

Question 13

Louis XIV’s famous quote..

Answer 13

“I am the state” Louis never called on the Estates General, particularity neglecting the third estate