Core Political Views
Little Known Facts
Dynastic Houses
What Monarchs Built
Key Achievements
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This ruler believed in a universal, united Christian empire. He ruled as a divinely appointed monarch. He faced a lot of difficulty centralizing power due to the size and diversity of his empire.
Who is Charles V?
100
He gave people a mandatory tax on beards to force nobles to be more modern.
Who is Peter I the Great of Russia?
100
This royal dynasty ruled the Spanish Empire between 1516 and 1700 and was led by Charles I who reigned as Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
What was the Spanish Habsburgs?
100
Peter the Great built this wonderful city to serve as his new capital and provide easy access to a seaport.
What is St. Petersburg?
100
He started the Spanish Golden Age and directed the Spanish Armada.
Who is Philip II of Spain?
200
QHe was a strong believer in absolutism and the divine right of kings. He centralized power in Madrid and relied a lot of the Spanish Inquisition to unite his power.
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Who is Philip II?
200
She gave birth to 1 children including the famous French queen Marie Antoinette.
Who is Maria Theresa?
200
This dynasty ruled the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian hereditary lands and later the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
What was the Austrian Habsburgs?
200
Louis XIV used this grand palace to control the French nobility and show his wealth.
What is Versailles?
200
He modernized and westernized Russia and built the Russian navy.
Who is Peter I the Great of Russia?
300
She was a conservative reformer and prioritized the welfare and the centralization of the area above everything.
Who is Maria Theresa?
300
He was known as the "Musical King" and walked in the streets disguised to hear what citizens thought of his policies.
Who is Joseph II?
300
This distinguished French dynasty built the model for Western European absolute monarchy.
What was the House of Burbon?
300
This gray granite palace and monastery which was built to withstand attack was built by Philip II to show his absolute power and deep Catholic faith.
What is Escorial?
300
He reformed the judicial system, promoted religious tolerance and expanded Prussian territory through military takeover.
Who is Frederick II of Prussia?
400
He believed the state should be governed by reason, usefulness, and equality before the law.
Who is Jospeh II?
400
He gave up his throne, retired to a far away monastery, and left behind a giant empire.
Who was Charles V?
400
This ruling family transformed Russia from a geographically isolated medieval state into an accepted European power.
What was the House of Romanov?
400
This museum was founded to house Catherine the Great's vast collection of Western European art and act as a private retreat.
What is the State of Hermitage Museum?
400
He centralized power and cancelled the Edict of Nantes.
Who is Louis XIV of France?
500
He believed in an enlightened, rational government and maintained absolute military control over society.
Who is Frederick II?
500
She was born a minor German princess named Sophie.
Who is Catherine the Great?
500
The ruling family of Prussia that transformed the region into a major military power through state-building.
What was the Hohenzollern?
500
Frederick II of Prussia built this single story summer palace in Potsdam, Germany to use as a retreat and to study philosophy, music, and art.
What is the Sanssouci Palace?
500
She expanded the Russian empire, supported the arts, and restructured the laws of Russia.
Who is Catherine the Great of Russia?
