Absolute Monarchs and Revolutions Review

Which of the following characteristics did most absolute monarchs have? (Select ALL that are correct)

• Created all the laws of their kingdom

• Held all political power in their kingdom

• Often did NOT follow their own laws

• Promoted equal life styles for people of all social classes

Which statement was likely said by a monarch?

• "I AM the State!"

• "All for one and one for all!"

• "For one Republic, for which it stands"

• "Push forward after all advice is heard."

Frederick the Great is from:

• Prussia

• Russia

• Spain

• England

Louis XIV is from:

• Spain

• England

• France

• Russia

Peter the Great is from:

• Prussia

• Russia

• France

• Spain

The Hall of Mirrors is part of this French palace ________ and was the residence of this absolute monarch ________.

• Versailles; Louis XIV

• Winter Palace; Peter the Great

• Buckingham Palace; Elizabeth II

• Summer Palace; Czar Nicholas II

Which country used St. Petersburg as its capital during the 18th century?

• England

• Russia

• France

• Spain

What is divine right?

• The right to rule was given to the monarch by God

• a Birth right

• soldiers for hire

• a monarch for hire

When a ruler has complete authority over the government and the lives of the people.

• Absolutism

• Republicanism

• Socialism

• Parliament-arianism

What were the two main reasons why Absolute Monarchs conquered land to have overseas empires?

• They needed to resources to sustain their countries

• They would use these empires as "staging areas" during trade and wars

• They would conquer the people and make them slaves

• They would ship all of the convicts and criminals from their empire there