Absolutism Review Crossword

(1638-1715) King of France from 1643-1715; known as the Sun King, he built a palace at Versailles as a means to consolidate absolute power; a series of wars at the end of his long reign drained France's wealth.
(1672-1725) Czar of Russia from 1682-1725; he transformed Russia into a modern state; was an absolute monarch who brought the ways of Western Europe to Russia and made various reforms.
(1729-1796) Czarina of Russia from 1762-1796; ruling with absolute power, she introduced a number of reforms that extended Peter the Great's policy of "westernization."
A ruler that has unlimited power and authority over his or her people.
Royal French residence used by King Louis XIV.
"Caesar"; title taken by the male ruler of Russia; female rulers were known as czarinas.
(1491-1547) King of England from 1509-1547; his desire to annul his marriage led to a conflict with the pope, England's break with the Roman Catholic Church, its embrace of Protestantism. Established the Church of England also known as the Anglican Church.
A declaration of religious tolerance issued in France
The idea of using western Europe as a model for change
Government agents under Louis XIV
French Protestant
The idea that a monarch's power comes from God
Ruler of a portion of the Spanish Empire for 42 years. He received the empire from his father. Known as one of the strongest monarchs in Spain.
A part of the Tudor dynasty; she ruled during the defeat of Spanish Armada; she is known as the Virgin Queen.