WH 5.02 Constitutional vs Absolute Monarchies

Absolute monarchies no longer exist in the modern world.

False

In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen has more power than the prime minister.

False

In a constitutional monarchy, there is no king or queen at all.

False

When the Spanish Netherlands colonies rebelled against Spain, they were defeated.

False

Constitutional Monarchs definition

Kings or queens who are largely figureheads. Real power rests in the hands of other political leaders.

An absolute monarchy means that the king or queen is the supreme power in that country.

True

Catherine the Great instituted many reforms that helped her country, even though she was an absolute monarch.

True

In the 17th century, many monarchs became absolute monarchs in order to deal with problems in their countries.

True

Ivan the Terrible got his nickname when he began using his secret police to get rid of people who were opposed to his rule.

True

Ivan the Terrible (Russia)

Absolute Monarch (1533-1584) earned his nickname for his great acts of cruelty directed toward all those with whom he disagreed. He became the first ruler to assume the title Czar of all Russia.

Peter the Great (Russia)

Absolute Monarch - He westernized & modernized Russia thus making it a great military power; increased the power of the czar

Louis XVI (France)

Absolute Monarch - King of France-executed for treason by the National Convention-husband of Marie Antoinette.

Louis XIV (France)

Absolute monarch - "Sun King", built Palace of Versailles, revoked Edict of Nantes

Catherine the Great (Russia)

Absolute monarch - Modernized Russia, making it a major European power, introduced reforms in areas like agriculture and education

Joseph II (Holy Roman Empire)

Absolute monarch - Practiced religious tolerance, tried to reduce the power of the church and eliminate the feudal system, tried to advance scientific knowledge and education

Philip II (Spain)

Absolute monarch - leader of Spain's Golden Age and Renaissance

Charles I (England) Charles II (England) James I (England) James II (England) William and Mary (England)

Constitutional Monarchs