The Age of Absolutism

In a democracy, who elects the leaders?

• The government

• The military

• The citizens

• The aristocracy

What is a characteristic of absolute monarchy?

• People have a voice in government

• Censorship

• Decentralized power

• Elected leaders

What is NOT a feature of absolute monarchy?

• Single ruler

• Censorship

• Individual rights

• Wealth concentration

Who was known as the 'Sun King'?

• Louis XIV

• Peter the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Ivan the Great

Which palace did Louis XIV live in to demonstrate his wealth?

• Buckingham Palace

• Palace at Versailles

• Winter Palace

• Schönbrunn Palace

Which countries had absolute monarchs according to the document?

• A) Spain, Portugal, France, Austria, Prussia

• B) England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales

• C) Italy, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus

• D) Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland.

Which ruler never met with the Estates General?

• Louis XIV

• Peter the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Ivan the Great

What was a key feature of Louis XIV's rule?

• Practiced censorship

• Promoted free speech

• Encouraged religious freedom

• Supported democratic elections

Which ruler brought all Russians under his authority?

• Louis XIV

• Peter the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Ivan the Great

What was one of the achievements of Peter the Great?

• Gained a warm water port on the Black Sea

• Expanded Russian territory

• Established a democracy

• Abolished the monarchy