Absolutism-Enlightenment

What was one of the main effects of the Reformation on European rulers?

• It decreased their power and wealth.

• It provided them an opportunity to build large armies and increase their wealth.

• It led to the decline of the middle class.

• It caused the nobles to rebel against the kings.

According to the Divine Right Theory, what justified the increased power of monarchs?

• Their military strength.

• Their wealth and land.

• The belief that the king was God's deputy on Earth.

• The support of the middle class.

Who wrote that kings were justified in assuming absolute or total power because only they could maintain order in a society?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

How long did Louis XIV rule France?

• 50 years

• 60 years

• 69 years

• 75 years

What was one of the actions Louis XIV took to subdue the nobles?

• He shared his power with them.

• He built a large palace at Versailles.

• He allowed them to make decisions.

• He reduced their taxes.

What did Louis XIV demand from Protestants during his reign?

• To convert to Catholicism or leave France.

• To pay higher taxes.

• To join his army.

• To support his foreign policies.

What was one of the ways Louis XIV glorified his monarchy?

• By reducing taxes for the poor.

• By building arches and statues of himself throughout his palaces.

• By sharing power with the nobles.

• By promoting religious tolerance.

What is the main focus of Section 3 in the learning material?

• The rise of democracy in Europe.

• The emergence of absolutist governments in Western Europe and Russia.

• The industrial revolution.

• The exploration of the New World.

What is absolutism?

• A doctrine in which a monarch holds supreme authority and is not limited by the rule of law.

• A system where the government is controlled by a parliament.

• A form of government where the power is divided among different branches.

• A political system where the ruler is elected by the people.

When did the Mongols invade Russia?

• 1240

• 1380

• 1480

• 1682