English
This was the name of the English ruling family
The Stuarts
This was the absolute monarch of France
King Louis XIV
This is where Prussia is modern day
Germany
This is where Catherine the Great is from; also where Peter the Great studied as a boy
Germany
Where is Austria?
Central Europe; near Germany and Switzerland
This group wanted to purify the Church of England from Catholic elements
Puritans
This states kings have divine and supreme authority from God
Divine Right
This was the noble class of Prussia
The Junkers
This was the main goal for Peter the Great and Catherine the Great
Modernize Russia; Westernize it
This young daughter of Maria Theresa married King Louis XVI of France
Marie Antoinette
This king of England got his head chopped off after the English Civil War
Charles I
This spectacular palace was built by King Louis XIV to assert his power and wealth to nobles
The Palace of Versailles
Which Prussian king focused on building the military and economy
King Frederick William I - The Sergeant King
This was one way Peter the Great asserted his power over nobles (Boyers)
Made them shave beards; or else a tax
This son of Maria Theresa succeeds her
Emperor Jospeh II
This was the main issue between the kings and parliament
They both wanted more power
This French cardinal increased the authority of the king within France; and asserted France's dominance in Europe
Cardinal Richelieu
What was the purpose of the Prussian military?
To show power; intimidation; no fighting yet
This an accomplishment of Catherine the Great
Expanded Russia fighting Turks; education for girls; championed arts; first vaccination
This is what Emperor Joseph II is known for
Abolished serfdom, limited Church power, promoted education for all, ended press censorship
This government thinker believed we need a strong, central, and absolute ruling figure
Thomas Hobbes
The failure of the Fronde proved this
The strong and absolute king is necessary for peace in France
What did Prussia do differently in the noble-king relationship?
Worked with them instead of against them
This is what Peter the Great is most famous for
Expanding Russia; building navy; fighting Sweden for St. Petersburg
This is what Maria Theresa did with all her children
Marry them off to royalty around Europe; gain power and alliances