Quiz on Absolute Monarchy

What is an Absolute Monarch?

• A king or queen with limited power

• A king or queen who shares power with a parliament

• A king or queen who has total power over the government and lives of the people with no restrictions

• A king or queen who is elected by the people

What is the belief that monarchs get their power to rule from God and not the people called?

• Democracy

• Divine Right

• Republic

• Oligarchy

Which of the following is a power of a monarch?

• Make laws

• Build schools

• Organize sports events

• Design clothing

Which power allows a monarch to influence international relations?

• Determine foreign policy

• Control the media

• Build infrastructure

• Manage education

What authority does a monarch have over government officials?

• Control them

• Hire them

• Train them

• Ignore them

Which of these is a legislative responsibility of a monarch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Break laws

What did King Louis XIV believe in regarding his right to rule?

• Democracy

• Divine Right

• Popular Vote

• Military Power

What Gave prisoners the right to appear in court and to know what they are being accused of?

• Declaration of the Rights of Man

• The Rosetta Stone

• Constitution

• Habeas Corpus

Why was the Sun chosen as King Louis XIV's symbol?

• It was the brightest star

• It represented warmth

• It stands at the center of the solar system

• It was his favorite color

Who were the supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War?

• Copperheads

• Patriots

• Roundheads

• Loyalists