Constitutional Monarchy and Absolutism Quick Check Which statement best compares the absolutism practiced by Louis XIV and Peter the Great? (1 point) Louis XIV needed to work constantly to expand his power, while Peter the Great was the unquestioned ruler of Russia. Louis XIV created the illusion of absolute power,while Peter the Great was closer to a true absolute ruler. Louis XIV and Peter the Great were both successful absolute rulers. Louis XIV ruled by relying on a large bureaucracy, while Peter the Great was independent of all administration.