Age of Absolutism

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During the Age of Absolutism, which group of people had the most power?

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Kings/Queens

Front

What does the word "Monarch" mean?

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King/Queen

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What is "Absolutism"?

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Government in which one Monarch has all of the power

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How did Kings rationalize their total power over their countries?

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Claimed that God chose them to rule over their land/people

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What is "Divine Right"?

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Belief that Kings/Queens were chosen by God to rule over their land

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Why were citizens not able to question the rule of Kings during the Age of Absolutism?

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If they challenged Kings, they would be challenging God due to the idea of Divine Right.

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How did the Reformation lead to this era of Absolutism?

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Catholic Church lost power

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What was the title for the Kings of Russia?

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Czar/Tsar

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Who called himself the "Sun King", because all of France revolved around him?

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King Louis XIV

Front

Louis the XIV was the absolute leader of what country?

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France