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According to European Christianity, the divine right of kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch is not accountable to any earthly authority because their right to rule is derived from divine authority. This doctrine is also known as the divine-right theory of kingship.
According to European Christianity, the divine right of kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch is not accountable to any earthly authority because their right to rule is derived from divine authority. This doctrine is also known as the divine-right theory of kingship.
- The divine right of kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch is not accountable to any earthly authority. (correct)
- The divine right of kings is a political doctrine that asserts that a monarch is accountable to earthly authority.
- The divine right of kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch is accountable to any earthly authority.
- The divine right of kings is a religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch is not accountable to any earthly authority.
Who is associated with the full-fledged form of the Divine Right of Kings?
Who is associated with the full-fledged form of the Divine Right of Kings?
- Henry VIII of England
- James VI and I of Scotland and England
- Louis XIV of France
- All of the above (correct)
What does the Divine Right of Kings imply about a monarch's power?
What does the Divine Right of Kings imply about a monarch's power?
- Their power is derived from earthly authority.
- Their power is determined by the will of the people.
- Their power is absolute. (correct)
- Their power is limited.
What may constitute a sacrilegious act?
What may constitute a sacrilegious act?
In European Christianity, the Divine Right of Kings is a doctrine of political legitimacy of a monarchy that asserts a monarch is not accountable to any earthly authority. True or false?
In European Christianity, the Divine Right of Kings is a doctrine of political legitimacy of a monarchy that asserts a monarch is not accountable to any earthly authority. True or false?
Which term is used to describe the political legitimacy of a monarchy based on divine authority?
Which term is used to describe the political legitimacy of a monarchy based on divine authority?
Who is not accountable to any earthly authority according to the doctrine of divine right of kings?
Who is not accountable to any earthly authority according to the doctrine of divine right of kings?
What is the consequence of attempting to depose, dethrone, resist or restrict the powers of a monarch according to the doctrine of divine right of kings?
What is the consequence of attempting to depose, dethrone, resist or restrict the powers of a monarch according to the doctrine of divine right of kings?
Which historical figures are associated with the full-fledged form of the Divine Right of Kings?
Which historical figures are associated with the full-fledged form of the Divine Right of Kings?
Does the doctrine of divine right of kings imply that the monarch's power is absolute?
Does the doctrine of divine right of kings imply that the monarch's power is absolute?
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