Absolute Monarchy, Enlightenment and Revolution Quiz

What is a defining characteristic of an ABSOLUTE monarch?

• They tax the rich

• The split control with the church

• They live within their means

• They split political control with NO ONE!

What is the difference between an ABSOLUTE monarch and a LIMITED monarch?

• An absolute monarch is similar to a democracy; a limited monarch is similar to a democracy

• An absolute monarch has limited and controlled power; a limited monarch has gives the complete power to one ruler

• An absolute monarch has total and complete power over a country; a limited monarchy has limited powers which they share with "the people"

• An absolute monarch is similar to a totalitarian; a limited monarch is similar to a dictatorship

Thomas Hobbes was known for thinking the complete opposite of John Locke. He said which of the following statements.

• Without a strong central authority to keep order, life would be “nasty, brutish and short.” Society would break down into a “war of every man against every man.”

• Sacrifice is needed for the betterment of the society. The Social Contract Theory is what we should follow.

• Kings were justified in seizing absolute power because only they could act impartially to maintain order in society.

• Taxation without Representation

Which of the following is NOT a central claim from John Locke. Remember John Locke was highly influenced by the Enlightenment.

• Divine right of kings is not valid and can lead to taking away human rights.

• Life, liberty and property are natural rights.

• People must freely consent to be governed.

• Absolute rulers should always have total and complete power because they always know best.

Who did the United States purchase Louisiana from?

• Morocco

• France

• Netherlands

• Spain

What was the role of Parliament in England?

• They split the land between social classes

• They were the governing body who made laws

• They collected taxes for the King

• They were in charge of throwing parties for the wealthy upper class

When dealing with capitalism, there is no risk in investment.

• True; you don't have to worry about getting your money back

• True; you are guaranteed to make money

• False; you have to risk your money to possibly gain money

• False; all business owners will lose money

Which estate in the Estates General comprised the largest population (97%).

• First Estate - Clergy

• Second Estate - Nobility

• Third Estate - Merchants, Artisans, Peasants

• The Absolute Monarch

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen was France's version of the Declaration of Independence. It granted "liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression."

• True

• False

Who led the radicalized group, the Jacobins, during the Reign of Terror and called for the death of all those who continued to support the king.

• Maximillen Robespierre

• Louis XVI

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke