Absolutism Test

Absolutism

Unrestrained rule by a monarch from divine right.

Divine Right

A ruler is chosen by God.

Heresy

A belief in direct contradictions to the church's belief.

What are 3 examples of Absolutism?

1. Divine right

2. Extreme wealth

3. Large standing army

Relative decline of __ and increase in state power

nobility

Political consolidation

monarchs sought to diminish power of local rulers.

What is the definition of Mercantilism?

The theory of importing and exporting goods. The government should encourage and protect trade.

What are 2 examples that Louis the 13th is an absolutist?

1. He did not call the estates general

2. Limited the power of the nobility

What are 2 examples that Louis the 14th is an absolutist?

1. Revoking the Edict of Nantes

2. Ruled without a cardinal for most of his time

Why is land ownership useful for the government?

Land is a permanent source of income for the government because it will always be there.

What was the Glorious Revolution of 1689?

This revolution took place in England. It brought William and Mary to the throne. They agreed to share the power with the parliament and rule as protestants.

Who won the war of Spanish secession and why was this war fought?

Louis the 14th of France won. Charles the 2nd of Spain did not have an heir to the throne so the war was fought to claim the throne. Louis’s grandson claim the throne.

What was the effect of the enclosure movement?

It forced peasants to move into cities for jobs.

What is La Rochelle?

Protestant cities that Louis the 14th captured.

Who are the Huguenots?

The French protestants.

What is the Edict of Nantes?

A bill passed to allow religious toleration of the protestants.

What was Richelieu’s main goal?

To increase the power of France.

What was the church of England also called?

Anglican Church

Why did Henry the 8th create the Anglican Church?

He wanted a divorce with his wife Catherine of Aragon.

What are 2 examples of how Richelieu crushed factions?

1. He allied with the protestants.

2. Any local or religious issues had to be in line with the power of the nation.

What were 3 goals that consolidated royal power of the king?

1. Raise taxes for strong armies.

2. Censored the press.

3. Destroyed all castles that were not in control of the king.

Why did Louis the 14th build the Palace of Versailles?

He wanted to control the nobility and keep an eye on them.

What was the Estates General?

The French Parliament.

What dynasty did Ivan the 4th begin.

The Romanov dynasty.

What was the name of Louis the 13th cardinal?

Richelieu.

What was the name of Louis the 14th cardinal?

Nazareth.

What are boyars?

Russian nobles.

What 2 country’s were the first to become capitalist country’s?

1. Britain

2. Netherlands

How did Ivan the 4th gain absolute power?

He killed the boyars taking the power and threatened to leave the throne unless they let him be an absolutist.

What 2 people in the arts did Queen Elizabeth the 1st support?

1. Shakespeare

2. Christopher Marlowe

Who was the Oprichiniki?

They were Ivan the 4th personal guard.

What was Peter the Great’s main goal of changing Russia?

His main goal for Russia was to modernize and make more westernized.

What was the Fronde?

it was a revolt in France against higher taxes and taking away power from the nobles.

What are 2 examples of absolutism of Peter the Great?

1. He built the new capital St. Petersburg.

2. He built a whole new navy.

What are 2 aspects of mercantilism?

1. It relies on oversea colonies.

2. The government must allow trade,

What 2 world events did Louis the 13th involve France in?

1. Expansion in the American colonies; Canada.

2. 30 years war.

What did the English bill of rights impact?

The United States Constitution. 

What is the 1st rule of the English Bill of Rights?

Limits on powers of the crown.

What is the 2nd rule of the English Bill of Rights?

No taxation by royal decree.