This was the nickname Louis XIV gave himself.
What is the Sun King?
This family established the new Austrian empire in Southeastern Europe.
Who were the Hapsburgs?
The title "Czar", was the Russian word for this.
What is Caesar?
This term is the idea used by Peter the Great to make Russia more like Europe.
What is westernize?
Louis XIV established a religious policy meant to root out French Protestants, known by this name.
Who were Huguenots?
Though never given the title of King, he laid the foundation for the Prussian state.
Who was Frederick William the Great Elector?
In order to establish the capital of St. Petersburg, Peter the Great fought this country in war for 20 years.
What is Sweden?
This is the idea that Absolute Power comes from God.
What is Divine Right of Kings?
These were the two Cardinals who advised Louis XIV as a young boy.
Who were Mazarin and Richelieu?
The Prussian aristocracy, known by this name, also served as officers in the army.
Who were Junkers?
The Russian aristocracy went by this name.
Who were the Boyars?
This is the idea of having an economy that does not rely on imports from foreign countries.
What is mercantilism?
The Palace of Versailles served these three purposes.
What is Louis XIV's house, state offices, and gathering place for nobles?
At its height, the standing Prussian army was 4th largest in Europe with this many soldiers.
What is 40,000?
In order to increase the size of the Russian army, Peter the Great required soldiers to enlist for this many years.
What is 25?
Who was Ivan the Terrible?
This person was the controller general of finances under Louis XIV.
Who was Colbert?
This is the main reason that the Austrian monarchy never became highly centralized and absolutist.
What is too many ethnic groups and nationalities?
The Romanov dynasty began in 1613, and last until this year.
What is 1917?
To be considered Absolute Power, a ruler should use power in these four ways.
What is expand territory, control religion, control laws/legal system, control military?