Absolute Rulers

The document that was signed that protected Huguenots in France

• Peace of Augsburg

• Edict of Worms

• Edict of Nantes

• Act of Supremacy

The French monarch who declared "I am the State"

• Charles V

• Henry IV

• Louis XIV

• Marie Theresa

The greatest danger to Louis' rule came from 

• England
• Very high nobles
• Peasants
• The royal council

Louis XIV came to the throne in 1643 at the age of 4!  Due to his young age, _________, the chief minister, took control of the government.

• Cardinal Mazarin
• Cardinal Francis
• Oliver Cromwell
• Louis XVI

Louis had left France in a woeful ______ at the time of his death.  Due to overspending on excess the treasure was drained.

• Financial condition
• Military position
• State of nobility
• Political situation

What name did Louis XVI give himself?

• The Sun King
• The Son King
• The Most Catholic King
• The Lord Protectorate

How did absolute monarchs maintain their authority?

• By controlling a centralized bureaucracy, standing army & economic policies designed to maximize the wealth of the state.
• Through implementation of a strict policy of consulting with a parliamentary body as designated by the voting districts.
• Through maintaining a strong military as to create a balance of power withing a particular geographic region.
• Developing an economic policy focused on expansion within one's state as well as overseas expansion.

What country is this?

• Russia

• Germany

• Ukraine

• France

What city was built in a swamp connected to the Baltic Sea, that became the "New" Capital of Russia in 1703-1917. Also know as "The City built on Bones."

• Moscow

• Amsterdam

• London

• St. Petersburg

Which of the following is the best definition of Westernization?

• A transition of dress and customs to that of American Cowboys

• Expanding a countries borders

• Converting to the customs and practices of Western European civilization.

• Focusing a countries attention more toward farming and cattle herding