Absolute Monarchy in Europe - Flashcards

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What did French aristocrats do in an effort to keep their privileges?

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They put more power in the hands of the king.

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Why did Peter the Great call his new capital city a "window on Europe"?

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He wanted it to reflect European culture.

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Someone who believes in divine rule believes that God

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chooses monarchs to represent him on Earth.

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What measure did Peter the Great take to westernize his court?

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He banned beards, which were a popular style at the time.

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The Spanish Inquisition grew out of Philip II's

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strong Roman Catholic beliefs.

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What resulted from Louis XIV's constant pursuit of warfare?

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France was left deeply in debt.

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Because Philip II wanted a standing army, he found it necessary to

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raise taxes.

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How was Russia similar to the rest of continental Europe in the 1600s?

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Russia was ruled by powerful monarchs.

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What did Spain, France, and Russia have in common during the 1500s and 1600s?

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They all had absolute rulers who built strong, central governments.

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Absolute Monarchy in Europe – Flashcards