Governments Unveiled: Exploring Monarchy and Power Dynamics

Miss West's class explores the concepts of limited and unlimited governments, focusing on historical examples from England, France, and Russia. Key vocabulary includes monarchy, absolutism, and divine right. The narrative covers England's shift from absolute to constitutional monarchy, highlighting the Magna Carta and the Glorious Revolution. It also discusses absolutism in France under Louis XIV and in Russia under Peter the Great.

What is a key characteristic of an absolute monarchy?

• The monarch has total power.

• The monarch shares power with a parliament.

• The monarch has limited power.

• The monarch is elected by the people.

Which philosopher is associated with the idea of limited government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• Karl Marx

What document did King John of England sign to limit his power?

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Petition of Right

• The Act of Settlement

What was the Glorious Revolution?

• The establishment of a new absolute monarchy

• A violent overthrow of the monarchy

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• A peaceful transition of power in England

What was the role of Parliament in limiting the power of English monarchs?

• Parliament was a ceremonial body with no real power.

• Parliament supported the monarch's absolute rule.

• Parliament helped make laws and limit the monarch's power.

• Parliament had no role in limiting power.

Which ruler believed in divine right and ignored Parliament, leading to his execution?

• William of Orange

• James II

• Charles I

• King John

Who was known as the Sun King?

• Peter the Great

• King John

• King Louis XIV

• Charles I

What was one of Peter the Great's goals for Russia?

• To establish a constitutional monarchy

• To abolish the military

• To westernize Russia

• To isolate Russia from Europe

What was a significant action taken by King Louis XIV to maintain his power?

• He shared power with the nobility.

• He established a constitutional monarchy.

• He allowed the Estates General to meet regularly.

• He banned the Estates General from meeting.

How did Catherine the Great come to power in Russia?

• She was elected by the people.

• She inherited the throne peacefully.

• She poisoned her husband.

• She was appointed by the nobility.