Absolutism Quiz Review

What concept was the belief in "divine right" used to support?

• absolute rule
• freedom of religion
• separation of church and state

What political purpose did the palace at Versailles serve?

• to show the power of Louis XIV and arouse the envy of the other monarchs

• to reflect the religious faith of Louis XIV and give the appearance of strength and virtue

• to aid the artists of the time by displaying their works for others to see

• To create a place of learning for his people

A monarch is subject to no earthly authority, deriving the right to rule directly from the will of God.

• Divine Right

• Versailles

• Absolutism

• Czar

All of the following are ways an absolute monarch exercised power EXCEPT

• Regulated all aspects of society from religious worship to social gatherings

• Increased the size of their courts

• Created new government bureaucracies

• Required mandatory military service

Phillip II of Spain, Louis XIV of France, and Peter the Great of Russia were all considered absolute rulers because they ______.

• Broke from the Roman Catholic Church

• Helped feudal lords build secure castles

• Instituted programs that gave more power to their parliaments

• Made government decisions without the consent of the people

What is the Russian word for emperor (Caesar)?

• King

• Boo

• Czar

• Allah

The belief of divine right allowed rulers in Europe to keep power. What is the definition of divine right?

• God created monarchy and the monarch is God’s representative on earth

• God created power and that power rests with the people

• The Pope is God’s representative on earth

• God is king and rulers must be subjected to the Pope

What characterizes an absolute monarchy?

• Shared power that is limited and comes from the people

• Unlimited power; divine rights; complete control

• Rule that is characterized by religious law

• Rule for the people, by the people

What is absolutism?

• A monarch has total control over all aspects of government

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by the people

• A monarchy that has limited power

What style of music was developed and made popular during this time period?

• Greek

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Honky Tonk