Quiz on Absolute Monarchy

What is an absolute monarchy?

• A government where power is shared

• A government led by a single ruler with total power

• A government elected by the people

• A government with a constitution

Which of the following countries has an absolute monarchy?

• Canada

• Germany

• Brunei

• United Kingdom

Who is often quoted as saying, 'I am the state'?

• King Louis XIV

• King John

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth I

What principle arose after the French Revolution?

• Divine right of kings

• Popular sovereignty

• Feudalism

• Absolute power

What is a key characteristic of absolute monarchies?

• The monarch's power is questioned by the legislature

• Power is limited by a constitution

• The people elect their leaders

• The monarch has unchecked power

Which monarch is known for breaking away from the Catholic Church?

• King Louis XIV

• King Charles I

• King Henry VIII

• King John

What is one of the pros of absolute monarchy?

• Quick response to emergencies

• Public participation in government

• High crime rates

• Frequent elections

What is a con of absolute monarchy?

• Low crime rates

• Efficient governance

• Lack of accountability

• Public safety

Which philosopher argued in favor of absolute monarchy?

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

What happens to those who protest against an absolute monarch?

• They are ignored

• They are elected to office

• They are rewarded

• They are considered traitors