2. “Marvel” at these Absolutist Superheroes
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3. “Marvel” at these Absolutist Superheroes
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4. Responsible for coming up with the laws of gravity.
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Responsible for coming up with the laws of gravity.

5. Proved the heliocentric theory using a telescope.
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Proved the heliocentric theory using a telescope.

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Original postulator of the heliocentric theory – the sun is the center of the solar system.

7. Category 1 $800
Tasty man responsible for developing the scientific method.

8. Category 1 $1000
This man was responsible for adding to Copernicus’ theories by demonstrating that planets have elliptical orbits

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Sir Isaac Newton

10. Category 1 $400-Answer
Galileo

11. Category 1 $600-Answer
Nicolas Copernicus

12. Category 1 $800-Answer
Francis Bacon

13. Category 1 $1000-Answer
Johannes Kepler

14. Believed the natural state of man was brutish, selfish and greedy.
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Believed the natural state of man was brutish, selfish and greedy.

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This document of the Glorious Revolution ensured that the monarch would not rule supremely.
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16. The belief that the monarch derives his right to rule through God.
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The belief that the monarch derives his right to rule through God.

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Name and describe two ‘checks’ to monarchial power prior to absolutism.

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Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes because he believed this group’s existence threatened the unity of the state religion and his absolute rule.

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Thomas Hobbes

20. Category 2 $400-Answer
English Bill of Rights

21. Category 2 $600-Answer
Divine Right

22. Representative Bodies (Parliament)
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Church
Nobility
Representative Bodies (Parliament)
Towns
Universities

23. Huguenots (French Calvinists)
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Huguenots (French Calvinists)

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Dutch politics in the 17th century were largely ruled by wealthy merchants – an example of this ISM.

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Oliver Cromwell didn’t like the THREE C’s: Christmas, Cheer and Cock-Fighting. An example of his ISM religious faith.

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This ISM was built on the idea that colonies should be used as markets and sources of raw materials.

27. John Locke was the father of this ISM.
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John Locke was the father of this ISM.

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This is the Enlightenment age religion and ISM advocated a belief in God but stated that God had no interest in our life on Earth.

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Constitutionalism

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Puritanism

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Mercantilism

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Liberalism

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Deism

34. This man stated “L’etat, c’est moi” – I am the State
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This man stated “L’etat, c’est moi” – I am the State

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This Merry Monarch rolled from *ahem* whore to whore… (according to his friend at least)

36. This monarch was executed by Parliament for treason (against himself).
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This monarch was executed by Parliament for treason (against himself).

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This Enlightened Absolutist referred to himself as the “First Servant of the State”

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Catherine the Great’s effort at reforms came to an end with this event.

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Louis XIV

40. Category 4 $400-Answer
Charles II

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Charles I

42. Frederick II (the Great)
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Frederick II (the Great)

43. Pugachev Revolt/Rebellion
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Pugachev Revolt/Rebellion

44. Final Jeopardy
Russia

45. Name THREE of reforms Peter the Great implemented to modernize Russia.
Final Jeopardy
Name THREE of reforms Peter the Great implemented to modernize Russia.

46. Final Jeopardy
Name THREE of reforms Peter the Great implemented to modernize Russia.
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47. Final Jeopardy
Name THREE of reforms Peter the Great implemented to modernize Russia. .
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48. Name THREE of reforms Peter the Great implemented to modernize Russia.
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Name THREE of reforms Peter the Great implemented to modernize Russia.
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49. Final Jeopardy – Answers will vary
Travelled Europe and learned
Built up navy
Reorganized army to western standards
Secularized schools and built universities
Controlled the Orthodox Church
Brought in Western fashion
Reduced influence of feudal elite class
Attacked Turks for access to Black Sea
Took on Sweden for the Baltic .

50. Jeopardy
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