Absolutism 3

What type of leader did Thomas Hobbes advocate for?

• Democratic leader

• Passive leader

• Monarch

• Prime minister

Which King/Queen signed the English Bill of Rights?

• James II

• Edward IV

• William and Mary

• Peter the Great

Who were the Roundheads during the English Civil War?

• Supporters of King Charles I

• Supporters of Parliament

• Irish rebels

• Scottish invaders

How did Louis XIV end the feud between Catholics and Protestants?

• Created an agreement for them to live peacefully with each other

• Ended all freedoms the Protestants had

• Took all religious freedoms away

• None of the above

What is the defining characteristic of an absolute monarchy?

• The king or queen shares power equally with elected representatives.

• The ruler has complete control over the government and is not bound by a constitution.

• The monarchy is purely symbolic, with no real political power.

• The ruler is elected by the people for a lifetime term.

What does the 'Divine Right of Kings' refer to?

• The idea that monarchs are chosen by the people to rule.

• The belief that monarchs derive their authority from God.

• The concept that kings should share power with elected officials.

• The principle that monarchs should be bound by a constitution.

Which country is the Palace of Versailles built?

• England

• Spain

• Russia

• France

Which Russian leader created the city of St. Petersburg?

• Frederick the Great

• Peter the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Catherine the Great

“The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth; for kings are not only God’s Lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God’s throne, but even by God himself they are called Gods.” James I What concept is James I describing?

• Divine Right

• Social Contract

• Natural Rights

• State of Nature

What country did Maria Theresa rule?

• Germany

• Bosnia

• Austria

• England