Quiz 7

Which of the following best describes absolute monarchy?

• A form of government where power is held by a hereditary ruler with unlimited authority.

• A system of government where power is divided among different branches, such as executive, legislative, and judicial.

• A type of government where power is held by a council of representatives chosen by the people.

• A governing system where power is exercised directly by the citizens through voting.

In absolute monarchies, what role does the monarch typically play in decision-making?

• The monarch's decisions are subject to approval by a parliament.

• The monarch has ultimate authority and makes decisions without needing approval.

• The monarch acts as a figurehead with no real power.

• The monarch's decisions are guided by a council of advisors.

Which palace did King Louis XIV famously construct as a symbol of his absolute power?

• Buckingham Palace

• Palace of Versailles

• Windsor Castle

• The Royal Palace

Which of the following is a common feature of absolute monarchies?

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Centralized authority

• Limited government intervention

Which event is considered the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Stamp Act Congress

The French Revolution began in which year?

• 1776

• 1789

• 1812

• 1830

Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution, which resulted in the independence of Haiti from French colonial rule?

• Toussaint Louverture

• Simón Bolívar

• Miguel Hidalgo

• José de San Martín

Who authored the influential pamphlet "Common Sense," which advocated for American independence from British rule?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Locke

• Thomas Paine

• Samuel Adams

The "Glorious Revolution" in England resulted in the ascension of which monarchs to the throne?

• William and Mary

• Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn

• Charles I and Charles II

• James I and James II

Who is often regarded as the "Father of the Enlightenment"?

• René Descartes

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Isaac Newton