The Divine Right of Kings
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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.

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Restricting a monarch's powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the political legitimacy of a monarchy based on divine authority?

    <p>Divine right of kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is not accountable to any earthly authority according to the doctrine of divine right of kings?

    <p>The monarch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>It is a sacrilegious act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical figures are associated with the full-fledged form of the Divine Right of Kings?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does the doctrine of divine right of kings imply that the monarch's power is absolute?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

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