Absolute Monarchs and Their Impact

The video provides a quick review of the Age of Absolutism and the Enlightenment, highlighting the rise of absolute monarchs and their centralized power. It discusses the decline of the Catholic Church's influence, the role of the Scientific Revolution, and the impact of the printing press. The video also covers England's unique constitutional monarchy, Spain's religious conflicts, and the reign of Louis XIV in France. It explores the concept of enlightened despotism in Central Europe, focusing on Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great. The video concludes with the global impact of these monarchs and the economic system of mercantilism.

What was one of the key factors that led to the rise of absolute monarchs during the Age of Absolutism?

• Increase in the power of the Catholic Church

• Decline in the power of the Catholic Church

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

How did some absolute monarchs use their power in relation to the arts?

• They ignored the arts completely

• They were patrons and supported the arts

• They only supported religious art

• They banned all forms of art

What was the Glorious Revolution in England primarily about?

• Reducing the power of absolute monarchs

• Establishing a new religion

• Increasing the power of the monarchy

• Expanding the British Empire

What was a significant impact of the religious intolerance in Spain under Philip II?

• Strengthening of Spain's economy

• Weakening of Spain's economy and loss of diversity

• Expansion of Spain's territory

• Increase in Spain's population

Why did Elizabeth I choose not to marry?

• She was devoted to religious life

• She wanted to maintain her sole power as a ruler

• She was not interested in marriage

• She was engaged in constant warfare

What was Louis XIV's nickname, reflecting his view of his role in the state?

• The Moon King

• The Earth King

• The Star King

• The Sun King

Which ruler was known for modernizing Russia and attempting to make it more like Western Europe?

• Frederick the Great

• Peter the Great

• Maria Theresa

• Catherine the Great

What was one of the main goals of mercantilism practiced by absolute monarchs?

• To import more than export

• To export more than import

• To focus solely on domestic production

• To eliminate all trade

Which empire was Suleiman the Magnificent a ruler of, known for its preservation of learning during the Dark Ages?

• The Persian Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

What was a common characteristic of enlightened despots like Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great?

• They abolished all taxes

• They allowed some freedoms and reforms

• They were against any form of modernization

• They focused solely on military expansion