Absolute Monarchs module 11 lesson 1-4

Front

How did 17-century absolute monarchs view their position in government?

Back

Since their rule is derived from God, their power is unlimited.

Front

The Catholic king of Spain who launched the Spanish Armada to punish Protestants in England was: Louis XIV, Phillip II, Charles I, Henry

Back

Phillip II

Front

What is an 'armada'?

Back

a large group of warships

Front

Spain followed which religion?

Back

Catholic

Front

What was the class of landowning nobles in Russia called?

Back

boyars

Front

Ivan the Terrible's cruelty was aimed mainly at: serfs, priests, nobles, merchants

Back

nobles

Front

Peter the Great's main reason for visiting the West was to:

• gain allies for Russia
• gain a warm-water seaport for Russia
• learn about Western customs and technology
• impress the West with Russian technology

Back

learn about Western customs and technology

Front

Did Ivan "the terrible" make changes in Russia to try and make it more like Europe?

Back

False

Front

Russian czar who instituted many changes to make it more like Europe

Back

Peter I

Front

Who is this? Options: Ivan the Great, Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, A mongol leader

Back

Ivan the Terrible