Enlightened Despots and Absolute Monarchs Quiz

Which Enlightened Despot ruled Russia during the 18th century?

• Catherine the Great

• Nicholas II

• Ivan the Terrible

• Peter the Great

Which Enlightened Despot implemented reforms in Austria, including religious tolerance and abolishing serfdom?

• Frederick II

• Catherine the Great

• Louis XVI

• Joseph II

Which Russian ruler modernized and westernized Russia, including the creation of a strong navy?

• Ivan the Terrible

• Catherine the Great

• Nicholas II

• Peter the Great

Which Enlightened Despot was known for her expansion of Russia's territory and her patronage of the arts?

• Elizabeth I

• Mary Queen of Scots

• Marie Antoinette

• Catherine the Great

Who was the King of Prussia during the 18th century and is known for his military reforms and territorial expansion?

• Peter the Great

• Louis XIV

• Frederick the Great

• Frederick the Great

Which Enlightened Despot implemented educational reforms, abolished torture, and promoted religious tolerance in Austria?

• Maria Theresa

• Leopold II

• Frederick II

• Joseph II

Which Russian ruler introduced Western customs and technologies, including the adoption of the Julian calendar?

• Peter the Great

• Nicholas II

• Catherine the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

Who was the Empress of Russia during the late 18th century and is known for her efforts to modernize and reform the country?

• Catherine the Great

• Marie Antoinette

• Elizabeth I

• Mary Queen of Scots

Which Enlightened Despot ruled Austria and implemented legal reforms, religious tolerance, and abolished serfdom?

• Joseph II

• Charles VI

• Leopold II

• Maria Theresa