Unit 1: Absolutism & French Revolution

Front

Who was known for modernizing Russia through westernization and served as Tsar from 1682-1725?

Back

Peter the Great

Front

What was the term for the Russian social class of hereditary nobles who opposed Peter the Great's reforms?

Back

Boyars

Front

Which city was built by Peter the Great as Russia's 'Window to the West'?

Back

St. Petersburg

Front

What term describes a system where peasants are legally bound to the land they work?

Back

Serfdom

Front

Which French king was known as the 'Sun King' and exemplified absolute monarchy?

Back

Louis XIV

Front

What was the name of Louis XIV's elaborate palace outside of Paris?

Back

Palace of Versailles

Front

Which French Protestant group faced persecution under Louis XIV?

Back

Huguenots

Front

What concept justified absolute monarchs' claim that their power came directly from God?

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Divine Right of Kings

Front

What was the period called when Charles I ruled England without Parliament?

Back

Eleven Years' Tyranny

Front

Who led the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War?

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Oliver Cromwell