Age of Absolutism

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What is the Age of Absolutism?
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The Age of Absolutism was a period in European history when monarchs sought to centralize power and redefine their roles as absolute rulers.
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Who was known as the 'Sun King'?
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Louis XIV of France was known as the 'Sun King'.
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What role did Bishop Bossuet play in the Age of Absolutism?
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Bishop Bossuet articulated the theory of the divine right of kings, arguing that monarchs were God's representatives on Earth.
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What architectural symbol is often associated with the Age of Absolutism in France?
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The Palace of Versailles.
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How did the Age of Absolutism impact the social structure of European societies?
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It led to the centralization of power, undermining traditional feudal systems and increasing the power of monarchs over nobility.
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How did the Age of Absolutism influence European conflicts?
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Absolute monarchs engaged in wars to expand their territories and assert dominance, leading to numerous conflicts.
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What were some common policies adopted by absolute monarchs?
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Absolute monarchs often centralized administrative functions, enforced religious uniformity, and created standing armies.
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How did absolutism differ in France and England?
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France embraced absolutism under rulers like Louis XIV, while England moved towards constitutional monarchy following the Glorious Revolution.
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What was the Fronde?
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The Fronde was a series of civil wars in France during the minority of Louis XIV, driven by noble opposition to centralization.
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What was the role of mercantilism in the Age of Absolutism?
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Mercantilism was an economic policy that aimed to strengthen state power by encouraging exports and accumulating precious metals.
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What was the Edict of Nantes, and how did its revocation impact France?
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The Edict of Nantes granted religious freedom to Huguenots; its revocation by Louis XIV led to persecution and emigration of Protestants.
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How did Peter the Great contribute to the Age of Absolutism in Russia?
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Peter the Great modernized Russia and reformed the army, adopting Western technologies and cultural practices to establish absolute control.
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What impact did the Palace of Versailles have on French nobility?
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The Palace of Versailles became a tool for Louis XIV to control the nobility by requiring their attendance at court.
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What major European powers were involved in the Thirty Years' War and why?
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Major powers such as France, Spain, Sweden, and the Holy Roman Empire were involved, driven by religious and political disputes.
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How was the Enlightenment a reaction to absolutism?
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The Enlightenment championed reason, individualism, and critical thought, challenging the centralized power and doctrines of absolutism.
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