Feudalism and Absolute Moncarhy

Feudalism was a social and economic system that dominated which period of history?

(a)  

• Renaissance
• Industrial Revolution
• Medieval
• Enlightenment

Which of the following best describes the social structure of feudalism?

(a)  

• Monarch, nobles, serfs
• Monarch, vassals, serfs
• Lords, vassals, serfs
• Kings, lords, peasants

What was the role of vassals in the feudal system?

• They granted land to lords.

• They provided military support to lords.

• They worked the land as peasants.

• They held the highest position in society.

Which group had limited social mobility in feudalism?

(a)  

• Monarchs
• Nobles
• Serfs
• Vassals

What was a major challenge of the feudal system?

(a)  

• Limited social mobility
• Strong centralized government
• Unified authority
• Strong peasant rights

The Age of Absolute Monarchy emerged following the decline of which system?

(a)  

• Feudalism
• Democracy
• Communism
• Capitalism

What did absolute monarchs claim to justify their authority?

• Divine right of kings

• Democracy

• Popular vote

• Enlightenment principles

What was a characteristic of absolute monarchy?

• Decentralized power

• Limited authority

• Limited rights and freedoms for subjects

• Equal distribution of power

Who is known as the Sun King and centralized power in France?

• Louis XIV

• Peter the Great

• Philip II

• Queen Elizabeth I

What factors contributed to the rise of absolute monarchy?

• Technological advancements

• Economic changes

• Religious conflicts

• All of the above