Absolute Rulers
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100

Starting with Michael _____ the grandnephew of Anastasia ______ this dynasty would rule Russia from 1613-1917.

What is the Romanov dynasty? 

100

This English Ruler helped bring about the right of Habeas Corpus, which meant that all prisoners must be brought before a judge prior to being imprisoned. 

Who is Charles II?

100

This thinker said that all people were born free and equal. 

Who is John Locke? 

100

Fought with the Cavaliers in the English Civil War. 

Who are the Cavaliers? 

100

Threatened by Church to deny his claims about the Universe. 

Who is Galileo Galilei? 

200

This ruler went to war with Parliament in 1642. 

Who is Charles I?

200

This Prussian ruler granted religious freedoms and reduced censorship during his reign. 

Who is Frederick the Great?

200

This Thinker said that individual freedom was key for a successful government.  

Who is Jean Jacques Rousseau? 

200

Defeated Charles I to become the new ruler of England. 

Who is Oliver Cromwell? 
200

In the 1700s a vaccine was developed for which virus? 

What is smallpox? 

300

Led France to greatness with the help of Jean Baptiste Colbert. Also led France into a depression which was partially due to the reversing of the Edict of Nantes.

Who is Louis XIV? 

300

This Russian ruler expanded Russia the most since Peter the great. This ruler also made many plans for reform but did not follow through on many of them. 

Who is Catherine the Great?

300

This Thinker believed in the separation of powers within a government. Checks and balances. 

Who is Montesquieu? 

300

Land owning Russians who are always seem to be at odds with Russian rulers.  

Who are the Boyars? 

300

These two great thinkers helped develop the modern scientific method. 

Who were Bacon and Descartes? 

400

very violent Russian ruler and had 8 wives...many met terrible deaths. 

Who is Ivan IV?

400

This Austrian ruler supported freedom of worship for all Christians and Jews. He also abolished serfdom.

Who is Joseph II?

400

This Thinker stated that all people will act in their own self interest. 

Who is Hobbes? 

400

Overthrew James II during the Glorious Revolution. 

Who are William and Mary?

400

This man came up with the Heliocentric model of the universe, which placed the sun at the center of the universe. 

Who was Nicholas Copernicus?  

500

This ruler was at one point a Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain and ruled much of Germany. Greatest defender of Catholicism.

Who is Charles V?

500

This pair of Monarchs created the English Bill of rights in 1689. 

Who are William and Mary? 

500

This thinker said, "I do not agree with a word you say but I will die defending your right to say it."

Who is Voltaire? 

500

This group was always arguing with Charles I, and eventually went to war with him. 

What is Parliament? 

500

In the 1600s this tool was used to observe bacteria. 

What is a microscope?