1. Absolutism Absolutism is a political idea where one person or group has absolute power Many European countries had Absolute Monarchs in the 16 th -18 th centuries They are also known as despots

2. Romanov Family:Peter the Great Answer Questions in notes 1)Who was Peter the Great and where did he travel? Czar of Russia/W. Europe 2)What were some of the problems in Russia? No schools, newspapers, arts and were geographically isolated 3)What did Peter study in Western Europe?manufacturing & shipbuilding 4)What did Peter establish when he returned to Russia? Shipbuilding industry which leads to a navy 5)What are some things that Peter improved or changed in Russia?better coins, W. European calendar, forced men to shave beards or pay a tax

3. Surviving the Russian Winter Pgs 178-179 1.When did Russia take over the Crimean Peninsula? 2.How did Crimean dress help them in the winter? 3.What is a Samovar? 4.Describe how the wealthy traveled during the winter. 5.When did log houses become popular in Russia? 6.How did they keep snow off these houses and keep them warm inside? 7.Explain outdoor activities during the winter. 8.Why was otter fur used? 9.How much money today is spent on winter clothing? 10.Compare LA’s winters to Russian winters