Age of Absolute Monarchs

​Age of Absolutism

​World History

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Absolutism involved monarchs (kings or queens) having complete control over the government and the lives of people in their nations.​​

​What is absolutism?

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Absolute monarchs have complete control over

• the government

• the people

• both

• none

European monarchs looked to centralize political power in their nations.

Centralized means to keep​ together in one place.

Multiple Choice

Where do kings want to keep their power?

• In one nation

• In many nations

European monarchs also believed in the theory of divine right, which said God gave them the right to be the ruler.​

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Multiple Choice

Who gave the rulers their power?

• God

• The people

One example of an absolute monarch in Europe was Louis XIV of France. Louis XIV ruled France for 72 years and was viewed as a representative of God.​

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Multiple Choice

Was King Louis XIV an absolute monarch?

• Yes

• No

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