HS Absolutism Lesson 1-Divine Rights

QFT: The Divine Right of Kings

"God chooses the king."

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of feudalism and the rise of absolute monarchs?

• The rise of professional armies and royal bureaucracies

• The weakening of royal courts and centralization of power in manors

• The increase in local lords' influence over their territories

• The reduction of trade routes and economic centers

Multiple Choice

How did urban growth and the rise of the middle class support the development of strong monarchies?

• Merchants supported monarchs who could maintain peace, standardize currency, and protect trade routes

• Urban growth led to the decline of trade and weakened royal power

• The middle class preferred local noble control over centralized authority

• Craftsmen and merchants opposed the formation of professional armies

Multiple Select

Which of the following were forces that supported the growth of royal power in early modern Europe?

• Protestant Reformation

• Gold and silver from colonies

• Religious wars

• Decentralization of authority

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of absolutism in shaping the history of nations?

• It centralized power in the hands of one ruler, often leading to strong, unified states.

• It promoted democracy and equal rights for all citizens.

• It encouraged frequent changes in leadership through elections.

• It limited the influence of monarchs and increased the power of parliaments.

Fill in the Blank

According to the doctrine of the divine right of kings, monarchs ruled as God's chosen ___.

Multiple Choice

The theory of the Divine Right of Kings argued that monarchs derived their authority directly from God, making them accountable only to Him. Considering this idea, which of the following best explains how the Divine Right of Kings could both strengthen and weaken a monarch’s rule in Europe?

• It gave kings absolute power, but it also encouraged nobles to demand more influence in government.

• It allowed monarchs to share power with parliaments, but it also limited their ability to raise taxes.

• t created equality among all citizens, but it also reduced the king’s influence over religious leaders therefore creating a true democracy.

• It justified a monarch’s authority, but it also risked rebellion if people believed the king was acting against God’s will.

Open Ended

• "In your own words, what is the divine right of kings, and why was it so important for absolute monarchs?"