Monarchs
Where was James I from?
Scotland
What is Divine Right?
A king given the ability to rule from God
What did Louis 14th build?
Palace of Versailles
What ended absolutism in England?
The Glorious Revolution
What did parliament do during Charles I's rule?
Limited his rights as monarch
What is Absolutism?
A government where a king rules with complete power
What is King Louis 14th's nickname?
The Sun King
What group of people did Ivan the Terrible kill?
The Nobles
What did Charles II do during his reign?
Restored the monarchy and abolished parliment
What is a Monarch?
A ruler by blood line
What was an important thing that came from the Reign of King Louis 13th?
Made a powerful Navy
Who ascended to the throne during the Glorious Revolution?
William and Mary
What happened after James II's rule?
The Glorious Revolution
What are the 3 main requirements of an Absolute Monarch?
Sole source of power
Unconstrained by constitutions
Usually by inherited rights
Who is Cardinal Richelieu?
Reduced the influence of the nobles and establish royal absolutism in France
What was Peter the Greats goal?
To westernize Russia
What did Oliver Cromwell do during his time as a monarch?
Abloshed the monarchy and became a military dictator
Why did monarchs stop forcing their will on people?
They needed support from their subjects
How many Louis's have there been?
20
How old was King Louis 14th when he ascended to the throne?
4