Absolutism in France
What did European countries seek to do to their rule in the 17th century?
What is absolute rule
The French influenced other European countries to implement this type of rule
What is Absolute Rule and Divine Rights
Where was Bradenburg-Prussia located?
What is Germany
What is Ivan IV known as?
Ivan "The Terrible"
To gain control, how did some European countries gain control of other nations?
What is armies and war
What is the Divine Right of a king?
What is a God-ordained right to rule
A religious war fought in Europe
What is the 30 years war
This Prussian ruler unified the state and increased taxes to support army... known as "Great Elector"
What is Fredrick William
To glorify himself, Ivan IV create the name of?
What is Czar
What is Ms. Robertson's favorite sports team?
Basketball: Duke/Vols
Why was absolute rule widely accepted by Europeans?
What is a way to maintain order
What is Ms. Robertson's favorite color?
What Prussian ruler could not bare to see his men die?
What is Fredrick William I
Under who's rule was Russia modernized and westernized?
Peter I
What did nations form in order to preserve a balance of power?
What is alliances/agreements
Who were the Huguenots?
What is French Protestants
What did the Huguenots leaving France unintentionally strengthen?
What is other countries due to spiritual fervor and productive skills
What became the chief instrument by which Prussian rulers demonstrated absolute power
The Army
Who was the first female leader in Russia and grew state with absolute rule
What is Catherine the Great
Why were other countries scared of what an alliance with Spain and France might have brought?
What is both countries were power houses in Europe
A government leader who advised the monarch and led government in monarchs absence
What is a chief minister
What did the 30 Year's War fragment and weaken?
Known as "The Great" and allowed for religious freedom of Prussians
What is Fredrick II
Which family came to the throne after the death of Ivan IV?
Who formed "The Great Alliance?"
What is England and the Netherlands