Question

match the description to the correct ruler *
4 points
peter the great (russia) john (england) philip ii (spain) louis xiv (france)

1. built the palace of versailles and called himself the “sun king.”
2. sent the spanish armada fleet of ships to attack england but failed.
3. built st. petersburg and forced men to shave their beards.
4. forced by his nobles to sign the magna carta in 1215, agreeing that the king is not above the law.

Explanation:

1. Louis XIV of France is famously associated with the Palace of Versailles and adopted the title "Sun King" to symbolize his absolute power.
2. Philip II of Spain authorized the launch of the Spanish Armada in 1588 to invade England, a campaign that ended in failure.
3. Peter the Great of Russia founded St. Petersburg as a new capital and implemented Westernizing reforms, including forcing nobles to shave their beards to align with European customs.
4. King John of England was compelled by his barons to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, a foundational document limiting royal authority.

Answer:

1. Built the Palace of Versailles and called himself the "Sun King." → Louis XIV (France)
2. Sent the Spanish Armada [fleet of ships] to attack England but failed. → Philip II (Spain)
3. Built St. Petersburg and forced men to shave their beards. → Peter the Great (Russia)
4. Forced by his nobles to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, agreeing that the King is not above the law. → John (England)