Absolute Monarchs

What inspired Peter the Great to implement changes in Russia?

• His visit to Western Europe

• His admiration for Asian cultures

• His desire to expand the Russian Empire

• His interest in ancient traditions

What was one of the reforms Peter the Great introduced in education?

• Simplifying the Russian alphabet

• Introducing new sports

• Building more schools

• Teaching only Russian history

How did Peter the Great encourage trade in Russia?

• By improving canals and waterways

• By closing borders to foreign goods

• By increasing taxes on exports

• By limiting manufacturing

What change did Peter the Great impose on the boyars?

• Shaving their beards and wearing western-style clothing

• Learning a new language

• Moving to the countryside

• Serving in the military

What was King Henry VIII's belief about his control over the English throne?

• He believed he had limited control.

• He believed he had absolute control.

• He believed he had no control.

• He believed he shared control with the Parliament.

Who was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church that King Henry VIII showed disrespect towards?

• Pope Clement VI

• Pope Clement VII

• Pope Clement VIII

• Pope Clement IX

What was the name of the new church King Henry VIII established?

• Lutheranism

• Calvinism

• Anglicanism

• Methodism

What was the Star Chamber?

• A religious institution

• A royal court

• An informal court system

• A military council

Image of King Henry VIII

• Image of King Henry VII

• Image of King Edward VI

• Image of King Richard III

• Image of King Henry VIII

At what age did Louis XIV ascend to the throne?

• 10 years old

• 5 years old

• 18 years old

• 12 years old