Unit 7 Part 1 Quiz Review

What is the term used to describe a political system where a ruler holds total power?

• Democracy

• Absolutism

• Feudalism

• Communism

Louis XIV was known as the 'Sun King' and ruled France for 72 years. He is famous for his statement, 'I am the ____.'

• King

• State

• People

• Leader

What is the political belief that one ruler should hold all the power within the boundaries of a country?

• Democracy

• Absolutism

• Communism

• Federalism

Fill in the blank: The idea that monarchs represent God on earth is known as ______.

• Divine Right

• Social Contract

• Enlightenment

• Feudalism

What were the causes that led to the rise of Absolutism?

• Decline of feudalism and rise of cities

• Religious and territorial conflicts

• Increase in armies and taxes

• All of the above.

The decline of _______ and the rise of cities helped monarchs gain power.

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Industrialization

• Colonialism

How old was Louis XIV when he began his reign?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Louis XIV was known as the "____ King" due to his influence.

• Moon

• Star

• Sun

• Earth

The nobles lived in the palace called ______, making them dependent on Louis XIV.

• Versailles

• The Louvre

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• The Eiffel Tower

What was the famous quote by Louis XIV that expressed his belief in absolute monarchy?

• 'I am the king'

• 'L'etat c'est moi' - (I am the State)

• 'Power to the people'

• 'Liberty, equality, fraternity'