Midterm- Absolutism

Question 1

Absolutism

Answer 1

The acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.

Question 2

Checks and Balances

Answer 2

Counterbalancing influences by which a system is regulated, typically ensuring that political power is not fully concentrated into one branch/group/person.

Question 3

Divine Right of Kings

Answer 3

Idea that kings get their status straight from God, rather than from their subjects. Started by Britain by the earlier Stuarts and is also associated with the absolutism of Louis XIV of France.

Question 4

James I

Answer 4

King of Scotland (1567) King of England and Ireland (1603-Death)

Question 5

Catherine the Great

Answer 5

Enlightened despot. Longest ruling female leader of Russia. Focused on her subjects, education, and culture

Question 6

Frederick I

Answer 6

Referred to as “Soldier King”. Showed interest in the military; increased soldiers training and war record, but never started/joined wars without being provoked

Question 7

Frederick II (The Great)

Answer 7

1740-1786. Won wars and expanded territories, making Prussia a stronger country overall

Question 8

Peter the Great

Answer 8

1672-1725. Best known for reforms for the purpose of making Russia a greater nation

Question 9

Louis XIV

Answer 9

Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1643 until his death.

Question 10

Versailles

Answer 10

The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. In French, it is known as the Château de Versailles. Frederick I used it to get powerful nobles on his side