Absolutism and Enlightenment

One similarity of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment is that both

• had the support of the Roman Catholic Church

• placed great value on traditional beliefs

• emphasized the value of human reasoning

• contributed to the end of feudalism

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

Which of the following was an effect of the Scientific Revolution?

• Improvements in medicine and scientific instruments

• The belief that the earth was the center of the universe

• Reliance on ancient authorities to explain the physical world

• The belief that heavenly bodies moved in perfect circular orbits

Absolutism is -

• The idea that there is an important question that a monarch needs to force into law particularly when dealing with a female inheriting the throne.

• The idea that a monarch has direct power from God to rule and that they are responsible to God alone.

• The idea that a monarch has the authority to have complete and absolute control.

• The idea that a monarch has the ability to tell his subjects what they are to do in life.

An absolute monarch justified their power with the theory known as—

• Balance of power

• Divine right

• pragmatic sanction

• regiments of grants

What political purpose did the splendid Palace of Versailles serve?

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

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

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

• To reflect Louis XIV’s ideas of westernization and his desire to modernize his country

Absolute monarchs, Philip 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 their people .

Which quotation would most likely have been made by an absolute monarch?

• "It is the parliament that must make the laws."

• "The government must be based on a sound constitution."

• "The rights and prohibitions of the nation are joined with my body and reside in my hands alone. Public order in its entirety comes from me."

• “People in a state of nature are solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short."

In the 16th Century, Elizabeth I created a strong absolute monarchy in England. Although Elizabeth’s reign was mostly successful, she had difficulties with which government institution?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Parliament

• Senate

The Enlightenment was influenced by the Renaissance, Reformation, and Age of Exploration because people during all these time periods:

• Had great faith that the Catholic church would answer their questions

• Looked back to the medieval age for inspiration

• Challenged old ideas and assumptions

• Believed the earth was flat instead of round