Absolutism Test Review

Absolutism Review Big picture questions: What is meant by divine right of kings? What is meant by limited government? What are the characteristics of absolutism? How well did each monarch follow those “rules?” What differences were there between western Europe and Russia? What conflicts were there between English kings and Parliament? What were the causes and results of the English Civil War? What was the Restoration? What was the Glorious Revolution? What similarities and differences exist between the absolutists we’ve examined? What problems were created by an absolutist form of government? How do people respond to such a government?

Terms to know: Absolutism War of the Spanish Succession Thirty Years’ War English Civil War Glorious Revolution Constitutional monarchy

Absolutists: 

Philip II

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Louis XIV

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Maria Theresa

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Frederick II

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Peter the Great

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Oliver Cromwell

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Charles I/James II

Test format:

Absolutism Review • • • •

10-15 multiple choice questions 5 or so matching questions 10 short answers Test will take approximately 40 minutes

***Remember that you may ask or email me your questions up until 8am on Tuesday morning.*** I can be found in the cafeteria during period 5 on B days, and at the front desk of Baxel Hall during period 6 on A days.