Graphic Organizer: Defining Absolute Monarchy

Fill out the graphic organizer for both Philip II and Louis XIV. Some boxes may not apply to both monarchs.

Comparing Absolute Monarchies

| Technique of Absolutism | Philip II | Louis XIV |
|------------------------------|-----------|-----------|
| Control the Nobles | | |
| Centralize Bureaucracy | | |
| Control the Economy | | |
| Unify Religion | | |
| Expand Territory/Military Power | | |
| Build Monuments to Self | | |

Look back at your Connect exercise. Were you correct about the absolute monarch's relationship with his subjects?

Philip II: Philip II of Spain ruled as an absolute monarch, exercising total control. He centralized power, controlled the economy, and required the nobility to live near him to oversee them.
Louis XIV: Louis XIV of France centralized government around himself, ruled with divine right, and used art and architecture to promote the monarchy's power. He moved the royal court to Versailles and controlled the nobility.

Absolute Monarchy vs. Constitutional Monarchy: Absolute monarchs like Philip II and Louis XIV held divine right and complete power, while constitutional monarchies share power with other governing bodies.

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