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WorksheetsAbsolutism, Dynasty, Divine Right.
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Date
1.
What does it mean for a King to have Divine Right?
a)
Rules by the power and blessing of God.
b)
Rules by the suggestions of the people.
c)
Rules by listening to the Church to make decisions.
d)
The King is not really in power at all.
2.
What is an absolute monarchy?
a)
A system where the King or Queen rules by listening to what the public has to say.
b)
A King or Queen rules, but laws or ideas must be accepted by the majority of the nation.
c)
A system where the King or Queen has complete authority over the government and people.
d)
The King or Queen has absolutely no power.
3.
Who is or was one example of an absolute monarchy?
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Louis XIV of France
c)
Justin Trudeau
4.
What best explains a dynasty?
a)
A system of having a King or Queen.
b)
Your family tree.
c)
An economic system.
d)
A line of hereditary power that rules a country by divine right.
5.
What is one example of a dynasty?
a)
The Tudors family of the English monarchy.
b)
Lebron James and his children.
c)
The United States Presidential system.
d)
Thomas Hobbes
6.
Who said this, "It is not wisdom, but authority that makes a law."
a)
Donald Trump
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
Queen Elizabeth I
d)
King James I
7.
Which of the following is a characteristic of Absolutism?
a)
Rule by fear.
b)
Generous to others.
c)
Answers to the people.
d)
Weak central government.
8.
Which of the following is a characteristic of Absolutism?
a)
Controls daily life of the people.
b)
Allows many freedoms for a nation.
c)
Ruler must be voted into office.
d)
Government MUST have three branches of government.
9.
Who said this, "Kings are justly called gods, for that they exercise a manner or resemblance of divine power upon earth."
a)
Thomas Hobbes
b)
King James I of England
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Queen Elizabeth I
10.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes?
a)
Loves others.
b)
Has a positive outlook.
c)
Advocates for freedom in Government.
d)
Believes people are naturally bad and need to be controlled by a strong central government.
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