Absolute Rulers Assessment

Description

This resource explores the Age of Absolute Monarchs in Europe, focusing on the period between the 16th and 18th centuries when monarchs exerted centralized power over their territories, claiming authority through the Divine Right of Kings. The document highlights key figures such as Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, and Frederick the Great of Prussia, detailing their methods of governance and the impact of their rule on society. Key vocabulary including 'absolute monarchy,' 'divine right,' and 'mercantilism' is defined, and the historical context surrounding the decline of feudalism is provided. The document further encourages critical reflection on the belief systems of absolute rulers and discusses the costs and benefits of absolutism, prompting students to analyze the effects of such governance on the nobility and social classes.