Key Terms
A system where one leader has total authority over a country
What is absolutism?
This French ruler used wealth and display to show his authority
Who is Louis XIV?
Monarchs often fought battles to increase land and influence
What is War
Using soldiers and armies to enforce rule
What is military force?
Under absolutism, these were often reduced for citizens
What are freedom and rights?
A form of government led by a hereditary ruler
What is a monarchy?
This famous palace symbolized royal control and influence in France
What is Versailles?
Agreements between nations that helped rulers grow stronger
What are alliances?
The idea that rulers are chosen by God
What is the divine right of kings?
Citizens had very little influence over this
What is government decisions?
The capacity to direct or influence people’s actions
What is Power?
This Russian ruler pushed his country to adopt European ways
Who is Peter the Great?
Royal families used this to connect kingdoms and gain support
What is marriage?
Spreading positive messages to shape how people view the ruler
What is propaganda?
Social classes became more fixed, or this
What is Stuck?
The condition of having personal rights and independence
What is freedom?
This ruler is known for expanding Russia and continuing strong rule
Who is Catherine the Great?
Expanding territory by taking land from others
What is conquest?
Controlling what people can read, hear, or say
What is censorship?
This group benefited the most with privileges and power
Who are the nobles?
When all people are given the same rights and chances
What is equality?
Keeping nobles nearby helped this king reduce their independence
Who is Louis XIV?
All of these (war, alliances, marriage) helped rulers do this
What is gain power?
Fear and punishment were used to do this
What is maintain control/power?
This group experienced the most hardship and inequality
Who are the common people?