Absolutism 3

Front

What type of leader did Thomas Hobbes advocate for?

Back

Monarch

Front

Which King/Queen signed the English Bill of Rights?

Back

William and Mary

Front

Who were the Roundheads during the English Civil War?

Back

Supporters of Parliament

Front

How did Louis XIV end the feud between Catholics and Protestants?

Back

Ended all freedoms the Protestants had

Front

What is the defining characteristic of an absolute monarchy?

Back

The ruler has complete control over the government and is not bound by a constitution.

Front

What does the 'Divine Right of Kings' refer to?

Back

The belief that monarchs derive their authority from God.

Front

Which country is the Palace of Versailles built?

Back

France

Front

Which Russian leader created the city of St. Petersburg?

Back

Peter the Great

Front

What concept is James I describing? "The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth; for kings are not only God’s Lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God’s throne, but even by God himself they are called Gods."

Back

Divine Right

Front

What country did Maria Theresa rule?

Back

Austria