WH Age of Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Revolutions

What is absolutism?

• A political theory advocating for a single ruler with absolute power.
• A political theory advocating for a ruler elected by the people.
• A system of government where the people have absolute power.
• A form of government with multiple rulers sharing power equally.

What is divine right?

• A type of dessert made with fruit and cream
• The belief that rulers are chosen by popular vote
• A political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's legitimacy and authority as being derived from the will of God.
• A form of government based on military rule

What were the accomplishments of Peter the Great?

• Modernizing Russia, expanding territories, implementing social and economic reforms, establishing St. Petersburg as the new capital
• Conquering Europe and Asia
• Building the Great Wall of China
• Introducing democracy in Russia

What issues did Louis XIV of France cause?

• Diplomatic success, military restraint, and economic prosperity
• Environmental conservation, technological advancement, and cultural enlightenment
• Peaceful negotiations, economic stability, and social harmony
• Excessive spending, wars, and social unrest

What were the causes and consequences of the English Civil War?

• The causes of the English Civil War were due to foreign invasion and had no internal factors.
• The consequences of the English Civil War included the peaceful abdication of King Charles I and the establishment of a democratic government.
• The causes of the English Civil War were purely economic, with no religious or political factors involved.
• The causes of the English Civil War included religious conflicts, disputes between the monarchy and Parliament, and economic tensions. The consequences included the execution of King Charles I, the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell, and the eventual restoration of the monarchy under Charles II.

What was significant about William and Mary?

• They were the first rulers to introduce democracy in Europe
• They were famous artists during the Renaissance period
• They were the joint monarchs of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the Glorious Revolution.
• They were explorers who discovered new trade routes

What was the English Bill of Rights?

• A document that outlined the rights and liberties of the people, and limited the powers of the monarchy.
• A military strategy used to enforce the monarchy's rule
• A religious doctrine that governed the rights of the people
• A treaty that expanded the powers of the monarchy

What was Thomas Hobbes thoughts on governance?

• Anarchy and chaos
• Decentralized power
• Strong central authority
• Limited government control

What was Charles-Louis de Montesquieu’s ideas on government?

• Anarchy with no government structure
• Communist dictatorship with no division of powers
• Absolute monarchy with no limitations
• Separation of powers with checks and balances

All citizens were guaranteed Life, Liberty, and Property by this Enlightenment thinker.

• Karl Marx
• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Adam Smith