Absolutism and Absolute Monarchies in Europe

Which of the following is NOT a way in which absolute monarchs exerted their influence?

• Expansion of territories
• Centralization of power
• Efficient governance
• Religious tolerance

What is the main reason for the rise of absolute monarchs?

• The desire for centralized authority
• The decline of feudalism
• Religious conflicts
• The need for efficient governance

Which of the following is NOT an impact of absolute monarchs on their kingdoms?

• Economic growth
• Advancements in infrastructure
• Flourishing of arts and culture
• Decentralization of power

Which of the following is NOT a method used by absolute monarchs to consolidate power?

• Centralizing authority
• Strengthening the power of nobles
• Creating strong bureaucracies
• Dividing territories into provinces

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the "divine right of kings"?

• Monarchs are chosen by the people
• Opposition to the monarch is seen as a challenge to God's will
• Monarchs are answerable only to God
• Monarchs derive their authority from God

Which of the following is an example of an absolute monarch?

• King Henry VIII of England
• Queen Elizabeth I of England
• King Louis XIV of France
• King Charles I of England

What was the relationship between the decline of feudalism and the rise of absolute monarchies?

• Feudalism and absolute monarchies coexisted
• Feudalism was a result of absolute monarchies
• Feudalism led to the rise of absolute monarchies
• Feudalism and absolute monarchies were unrelated

How did absolute monarchs maintain their power?

• Through controlling the military, suppressing opposition, implementing strict laws and regulations, controlling the economy, and using propaganda.
• By allowing freedom of speech and expression.
• By promoting democracy and giving power to the people.
• By implementing a system of checks and balances to limit their own power.

This absolute monarch westernized Russia in the 17th Century.

• Peter the Great
• Catherine the Great
• Nicholas II
• Ivan the Terrible

All of the following are examples of westernization in Russia, except

• creating Russia's first Navy

• creating the nation's first newspaper

• adoption of the Cyrillic alphabet
• allowing women status in society