Quiz on Absolute Monarchy in England and France

What is an absolute monarchy?

• A monarchy with limited powers

• A system where the people elect their leaders

• A form of government where a single person holds autocratic power

• A government where power is shared among many

Which theory supports the authority of kings in an absolute monarchy?

• The Social Contract Theory

• The Divine Right of Kings

• The Theory of Democracy

• The Theory of Enlightenment

Who was the first queen to rule England in her own right?

• Catherine of Aragon

• Elizabeth I

• Anne Boleyn

• Mary I

What significant act did Henry VIII pass to break away from the Catholic Church?

• Act of Settlement

• Act of Toleration

• Act of Supremacy

• Act of Union

What was the main goal of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement?

• To promote absolute monarchy

• To eliminate the monarchy

• To unify the country against foreign enemies

• To establish a Catholic Church

Which monarch is known for the Edict of Nantes?

• Henry VIII

• Henry IV

• Francis I

• Louis XIV

What was one of the achievements of Francis I?

• Defeating the Spanish Armada

• Establishing the Anglican Church

• Promoting culture and the arts

• Ending the Wars of Religion

What did Henry IV do to promote economic stability?

• Implemented military reforms

• Stimulated trade and agriculture

• Created a new religion

• Increased taxes on the nobility

What was a characteristic feature of absolutist rule?

• Limited government control

• Decentralized power

• Strong royal authority

• Frequent elections

What was Elizabeth I's famous quote about her strength?

• I have the heart and stomach of a King.

• I am a weak and feeble woman.

• I will not be ruled.

• I fear no one.