Absolutism Vocab Quiz

What is the belief that a king or queen should have complete power within their country?

• Republic

• Enlightenment

• Absolutism

• Anarchy

In which type of monarchy are the powers of the monarch limited by laws?

• Republic

• Absolutism

• Constitutional monarchy

• Anarchy

What term describes the norms and beliefs of the people for the common good or interest?

• General will

• Social contract

• Natural law

• Constitution

What is the belief that monarchs derive their right to rule directly from God?

• Enlightenment

• Divine right

• Republic

• Anarchy

What is an agreement between individuals and their government regarding duties and rights?

• Social contract

• General will

• Enlightenment

• Westernization

What ended the Thirty Years War and allowed German princes to choose their religion?

• Enlightenment

• Peace of Westphalia

• Anarchy

• Constitution

What process involved bringing Western ideas and culture to Russia?

• Enlightenment

• Westernization

• Absolutism

• Social contract

What does it mean to suppress something?

• To encourage

• To put down or stop

• To celebrate

• To expand

Which concept involves the belief that monarchs answer only to God?

• Enlightenment

• Divine right

• Republic

• Anarchy

What is the definition of sovereignty?

• Distribution of power evenly

• Rights of a government to have control over an area

• Legitimate power of a person or a group of people

• Leaders who rule according to Enlightenment principles