Absolutism/Castle

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

Divine Right of Kings is the theory that . . . 

• Kings are Gods and all people must worship the king
• Kings rule because God chose them to rule
• Kings should only be advised by clergy
• Kings should be running the churches in their kingdoms

What was the famous structure that was built during the reign of King Louis XIV?

• Buckingham Palace
• The Pyramids
• The Palace at Versailles
• The Colosseum 

He called himself the Sun King.

• Louis XIII
• Henri IV
• Henry of Navarre
• Louis XIV

This is a ruler with complete authority over the government and lives of the people.

• Supreme Monarch
• Absolute Monarch
• Monarch
• Queen

What is an absolute monarchy?

• The power is in the hands of all.

• All of the power is given to the people and no power is given to the monarch.

• The king (monarch) has all of the power.

What body in England placed limits on the powers of the monarchs?

• The Church
• Parliament
• Universities
• Foreign governments

Who was nicknamed the Sun King?

• Frederick the Great
• James I
• Louis XIV
• Henry IV

What did William and Mary sign?

• The Magna Carta
• The English Bill of Rights
• Petition of Rights
• Parliament letter

The type of government that limit the power of the king and queen?  

• Constitutional monarchy 
• Republic
• Democracy Monarchy
• Republic