Absolute Monarchies

Question 1

Peter the Great visited Western Europe & decided to model his reforms on Russia after his visit

Accepted Answer

Westernization

Question 2

Who inherited the Austrian throne?

Accepted Answer

Maria Theresa

Question 3

Philip II was the inherited ruler over what country?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 4

Who was the leader of Prussia?

Accepted Answer

Frederick the Great

Question 5

Many think Louis XIV was an absolute monarch. Palace at which location proves their theory.

Accepted Answer

Versailles

Question 6

What warm water port did Peter the Great establish in order to have a “Window to the West”.

Accepted Answer

St. Petersburg

Question 7

What is the term for laws that limit a monarch/rulers power.

Accepted Answer

Constitutional Monarchy

Question 8

The War of Spanish succession was a war to prevent what two countries from joining forces?

Accepted Answer

Spain and France

Question 9

A declaration of religious tolerance put forth by Henry of Navarre in 1598 was known as what?

Accepted Answer

Edict of Nantes

Question 10

El Greco's painting techniques showed deep Catholic faith. What country was El Greco from?

Accepted Answer

Spain

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