Unit 3 Absolutism Test

Analyze the concept of absolute control by a monarch over his/her subjects. What term best encapsulates this idea?

• Absolutism
• Monarchy
• Balance of power
• Divine Right to control

Critically evaluate the divine right of kings. Which statement best articulates the philosophical foundation of this doctrine?

• Kings were given power to protect the natural and universal rights of their subjects.
• Monarchs had the right to establish their own branch of Christianity for their entire nation.
• Kings were God’s representatives and were charged with the duty to enforce His laws.
• Monarchs would receive absolute power from their subjects to prevent chaos and war.

Assess the challenges faced during the Age of Absolutism. Which statement accurately highlights a significant issue of this period?

• Central governments were neither stable nor lasting.
• Wars were fought primarily for religion, prestige, territory, and power.
• Taxes were levied to build roads, canals, factories, and merchant ships.
• Monarchs spent public revenue on supporting arts and literature.

“I am state” is a famous declaration associated with the philosophy of governance during absolutism. To whom does this statement belong?

• Louis XVI
• Frederick II
• Charles I
• Louis XIV

The rationale behind absolute monarchs asserting their authority is that they are unquestionable. Which of the following reasons best reflects their justification?

• The pope had crowned them.
• They were the most intelligent men in their nations.
• They were democratically elected.
• They ruled by divine right.

Consider the financial implications of Louis XIV's reign. Which cost associated with the construction of Versailles might he have underestimated?

• Cost five percent of the country’s annual revenue
• Created resentment among the people
• Helped cause revolution years later
• Kept court safer from Paris crowds

Evaluate the legacy of historical monarchs. Which figure is widely regarded as the quintessential example of an absolute monarch?

• Louis XIV
• Charles V
• Louis XV
• Peter the Great

Evaluate the legacy of Louis XIV's reign. Which statement best captures the long-term effects of his absolutism?

• His reign led to the establishment of democratic principles in France.
• His policies resulted in both cultural flourishing and future financial crises.
• His reign had no significant impact on subsequent French governance.
• d)His absolute rule prevented any future conflicts in France

Compare and contrast the governance of dictators and absolute monarchs. In what ways do both forms of government exhibit similarities in their approach to power?

• Obtain their authority through elections
• First establish their rule through the use of force
• Are limited by a written constitution
• Exercise supreme power over others

How did the Age of Absolutism affect the relationship between monarchs and the nobility?

• Monarchs lost power to the nobility.
• Nobility gained more influence and power.
• Monarchs sought to diminish the power of the nobility
• Nobility became entirely irrelevant in governance.