Absolutism Quiz

What is absolutism?

• A form of government where power is shared among multiple rulers

• A form of government where a single ruler holds supreme authority

• A form of government where power is decentralized

• A form of government where citizens have equal power

Which historical period saw the prevalence of absolutism in Europe?

• 19th to 20th centuries

• 16th to 18th centuries

• 10th to 12th centuries

• 5th to 8th centuries

What concept was often used to justify the absolute rule of monarchs?

• Rule of law

• Separation of powers

• Divine right

• Social contract

Who famously declared 'L'état, c'est moi' ('I am the state')?

• Frederick the Great

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great

• Louis XIV

What did Louis XIV of France do to consolidate absolutism?

• Diminished the power of the monarchy

• Empowered the church

• Strengthened the nobility

• Controlled all aspects of government

What did absolutism often involve in terms of governance?

• Separation of powers

• Control of legal and tax systems

• Standing army loyal to the nobility

• Decentralized bureaucracy

What resistance movement challenged absolutism?

• Industrial Revolution

• Enlightenment

• Reformation

• Renaissance

Which event laid the foundations for modern democratic states by challenging absolutism?

• English Civil War

• American Revolution

• Russian Revolution

• Boxer Rebellion

What did absolutism set the stage for in terms of government evolution?

• Rise of fascism

• Rise of communism

• Rise of constitutionalism

• Rise of feudalism

What eventually led to resistance against the abuses of absolutism?

• Heavy taxation, censorship, and repression

• Economic prosperity and cultural growth

• Political stability and social harmony

• Technological advancements and scientific discoveries