Absolutism and Governance in Europe

The video explores the concept of absolutism in Europe, focusing on key figures like Louis XIV of France, who exemplified absolute monarchy by centralizing power and enforcing policies such as religious conversion. It also covers the challenges faced by Spain under Philip IV, the rise of Prussia and Austria as central powers, and the development of Russian absolutism under leaders like Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great. The video concludes with a brief mention of the next topic on European culture post-Renaissance.

What was the main concept behind absolutism as practiced by Louis XIV in France?

• Religious tolerance

• Democratic governance

• Complete control by the ruler

• Shared power with the nobility

Which royal minister helped Louis XIII strengthen the monarchy by reducing the power of the Huguenots?

• Frederick William

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Jean-Baptiste Colbert

• Cardinal Mazarin

What was one of the main purposes of the royal court established by Louis XIV at Versailles?

• To serve as a military base

• To centralize political power

• To promote religious freedom

• To host international diplomats

How did Jean-Baptiste Colbert aim to strengthen France's economy under Louis XIV?

• By increasing imports

• By promoting mercantilism

• By reducing taxes

• By expanding agricultural lands

What was a significant challenge faced by Philip IV in establishing absolutism in Spain?

• Support from the church

• Economic prosperity

• Resistance from the nobility

• Lack of military power

Who was responsible for the rise of Prussia as a powerful German state?

• Louis XIV

• Frederick William

• Peter the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

Which dynasty ruled Russia from the early 17th century until the Bolshevik Revolution?

• Stuart

• Bourbon

• Romanov

• Habsburg

What was one of Peter the Great's main goals for Russia?

• To isolate it from Europe

• To modernize it like Western Europe

• To expand into Africa

• To reduce military size

What was the significance of St. Petersburg in Peter the Great's Russia?

• It was a religious center

• It served as a major port and capital

• It was a military fortress

• It was a cultural hub

What was Peter the Great's approach to governance in Russia?

• Democratic reforms

• Promoting religious freedom

• Imposing a military state

• Decentralizing power