Back to AI Flashcard MakerHistory /History - Unit One Chapter 2 Quiz Absolute Monarchy In Europe
What resulted from Louis XIV’s constant pursuit of warfare?
France was left deeply in debt.
Tap or swipe ↕ to flip
Swipe ←→Navigate
1/10
Key Terms
Term
Definition
What resulted from Louis XIV’s constant pursuit of warfare?
France was left deeply in debt.
Which of these statements best describes absolute rulers?
Absolute rulers have no checks on their power.
What measure did Peter the Great take to westernize his court?
He banned beards, which was a popular style at the time.
When Louis XIV said, “I am the state,” he meant that he
had absolute power.
Who suffered when Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes?
only French Protestants
What did French aristocrats do in an effort to keep their privileges?
They put more power in the hands of the king
Related Flashcard Decks
Study Tips
- Press F to enter focus mode for distraction-free studying
- Review cards regularly to improve retention
- Try to recall the answer before flipping the card
- Share this deck with friends to study together
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What resulted from Louis XIV’s constant pursuit of warfare? | France was left deeply in debt. |
Which of these statements best describes absolute rulers? | Absolute rulers have no checks on their power. |
What measure did Peter the Great take to westernize his court? | He banned beards, which was a popular style at the time. |
When Louis XIV said, “I am the state,” he meant that he | had absolute power. |
Who suffered when Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes? | only French Protestants |
What did French aristocrats do in an effort to keep their privileges? | They put more power in the hands of the king |
What is an armada? | a large fleet of warships |
Someone who believes in divine rule believes that God | chooses monarchs to represent him on Earth. |
Peter the Great reduced the power of the boyars by | introducing a merit system of nobility |
Why did Peter the Great call his new capital city a “window on Europe”? | He wanted it to reflect European culture. |