Absolutism Day I

Topic: Absolute Monarchs Aim: How did each monarch rule similarly and differently Agenda: Review Quiz Notes from me page 2 Notes you take from my website page 3, 4, and 5

Page 34 Your answers go here Your next quiz will be here

Review: Ancient Civil. This Empire preserved Greek and Roman culture. Capital is Constantinople. This Empire was the largest Empire ever and controlled China, Russia, Eastern Europe, etc. A major leader for this empire was Genghis Khan This ancient civilization was located on Nile River, and had hieroglyphics This ancient civilization was located on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and had cuneiform. This ancient civilization had the first democracy in Athens, had city-states and greatly influenced Rome Choices: Greece, Rome, Byzantine, Mongol, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley

Power comes directly from God Page 2 of workbook King or Queen has total control of a country Power comes directly from God Mandate of Heaven

Crusades kill many feudal lords (nobles) Rise of the Middle Class (Commercial Rev) Reformation weakens Catholic Church power. Use of gunpowder

Provided a strong central gov’t. Nations continued to grow/learn Nation’s well-being depended on 1 person Common peoples needs and rights are ignored People begin to question authority Enlightenment period Provide a strong central gov’t Provided further growth of nations Nation’s well-being depended on 1 person Common peoples needs and right were ignored People begin to question authority-Enlightenment period

Now what? You will use my website to fill out your notes on page 3. Attempt to do page 4 and 5 after you have completed it.

Who is this. Louis XIV What country is he from Who is this? Louis XIV What country is he from? France What type of leader is he? Absolute Monarch Where does he believe his power comes from? God What is his nickname? The Sun god His famous quote “I am the state” what does this mean? I am the authority/law

What famous building is this. Versailles Palace Who lived in it What famous building is this? Versailles Palace Who lived in it? Louis XIV Where did the money come from to build it? Taxes on the people

Who is this. Peter the Great What country is he from Who is this? Peter the Great What country is he from? Russia What type of leader is he? Absolute Monarch Where does he believe his power comes from? God What was his goal for Russia? Westernize/Modernize Russia How did he achieve his goal? Built St. Petersburg. Made men chop off beards

What city is this. St. Petersburg Why was this city built What city is this? St. Petersburg Why was this city built? To symbolize modern Russia