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France Under Louis XIV
The Spread of Absolutism
Peter the Great
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Vocabulary
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When did Louis XIV die?
1715
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What led to over 300 German states?
Thirty Years' War
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When did the Time of Troubles start?
1598
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Who did Louis write a letter to ordering them to do certain tasks?
His Chancellor
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What is one of the three purposes of the Royal Court being established by Louis XIV at Versailles?

Personal household of the king, Chief officers of state at royal court, or Powerful subjects came to Versailles to find favors and offices 


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What two places emerged as great European powers in the 17th and 18th centuries?
Prussia and Austria
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When was the Romanov Dynasty?
From 1613-1917
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In his letter, who does Louis XIV say he used to trust and why doesn’t he trust them now?

The Cardinal, because he passed away
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What year did Cardinal Mazarin die and Louis XIV take control? 
1661
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What country took over Hungary, Transylvania, Croatia, and Slovenia in 1683 after defeating Turks.

Austria
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What happened to Peter in 1689
He became czar. 
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In his letter, what does Louis XIV request of his Chancellor?


To sign nothing without his approval and demand. 
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What is absolutism?

a system in which a ruler holds total power

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What two ministers were in power when the French government struggled for 50 years?

Cardinal Richelieu with Louis XIII and Cardinal Mazarin with Louis XIV 


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Who laid the foundation for Prussia

Frederick William the Great Elector

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How many people did Peter draft into his army?
210,000 soldiers. 
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In his letter, how do Louis XIV’s instructions to his Chancellor exemplify absolutism?

Absolutism is when a ruler has total control, the Chancellor can't do anything without Louis XIV's approval; Louis XIV has total control. 
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Name one of the 5 things leaders were able to do in the 17th century when a monarchy was put in place.

Make Laws, Administer Levy Taxes, Administer justice, Control Officials, or Determine foreign policy 


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About how many men were in the Prussian Army
40,000 soldiers
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What did Peter do to impose the rule of the central government more effectively?
He divided Russia into provinces
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What artistic techniques were used in "Triumph of King Louis XIV (1638-1715) of France driving the Chariot of the Sun preceded by Aurora" by Joseph Werner to make Louis XIV stand out?


Light colors, center of focus, etc
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What is the best example of absolutism in the seventeenth century
The reign of Louis XIV.