Absolutism

What is Absolutism?

• A political system where a monarch holds unlimited power

• A system where power is shared equally among citizens

• A government ruled by elected officials

• A political system with strict checks and balances

Who expanded the military in Russia?

• Louis XIV

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great

• Nicholas II

Which monarch promoted education in Russia?

• Louis XIV

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great

• Alexander the Great

Who is known for strengthening absolute rule in Russia?

• Louis XIV

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

What role did religious conflict play in the rise of absolutism?

• It weakened monarchs' power

• It had no effect on monarchs

• It helped some monarchs consolidate power to restore order

• It led to the decline of monarchs

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the rise of absolutism?

• Decline of feudalism

• Rising nationalism

• Religious conflict

• Industrialization

What did monarchs achieve by using nationalism?

• Division of their countries

• Unification under one central authority

• Weakening of central authority

• Promotion of feudalism

What was the role of nationalism in the rise of absolutism?

• To divide countries

• To unify countries under central authority

• To promote feudalism

• To weaken monarchs

What is the main idea behind the separation of powers?

• To concentrate power in one ruler

• To divide power among different branches

• To eliminate government

• To increase military strength

Which thinker is associated with the idea of natural rights?

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Adam Smith