Absolutism Quiz

What does Absolute Ruler mean?

• a ruler who is sure of their power
• A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life
• someone who has to answer to a separate government body
• a ruler who is absolute

What is divine right?

• The right to rule was given to the monarch by God
• a Birth right
• soldiers for hire
• a monarch for hire

Who built the Palace of Versailles?

• Louis XIII
• Henry IV
• Louis XIV
• Ivan IV

Who strengthened the French monarchy during the reign of Louis XIII?

• Colbert
• Rousseau
• Mazarin
• Richelieu

Who was overthrown in the Glorious Revolution?

• Louis XIV
• Charles I
• James II
• William and Mary

What religion was King James II?

• Protestant
• Catholic
• Mormon
• Buddhist

Who took the throne during the Glorious Revolution?

• Louis XIV
• Charles I
• James II
• William and Mary

When Oliver Cromwell defeated Charles I in the English Civil War, the King of England was ________.

• executed by chopping off his head with an axe
• imprisoned
• fired
• drawn and quartered

In the Glorious Revolution, William and Mary signed the _________, which forever limited the power of English kings and allowed Parliament to grow in power since they represented the people.

• English Bill of Rights
• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

Who was the English Civil war a struggle between?

• England and France
• Parliament (power of the people) and the monarch
• English citizens and Louis XIV
• Parliament and France