10 Questions
What is the divine right to rule in a monarchy based on?
Divine authority from God
What distinguishes a republican government from a monarchy?
Election of leaders by the people
Who initiated the Anglican schism during the Tudor dynasty?
Henry VIII
What marked a period of prosperity under the Tudor dynasty?
Exploration of America
Which royal dynasty originated in Scotland and ruled in both Scotland and England?
Stuarts' House
What was the reason for the House of Hanover to ascend the English throne in 1714?
Lack of direct heirs in the House of Stuart
Who was the first Hanoverian monarch to rule Great Britain and Ireland?
George I
Which house originally ruled Hanover, Great Britain, and Ireland?
House of Brunswick-Lüneburg
When did the House of Hanover lose the Duchy of Brunswick?
1918
Who is the current head of the House of Hanover?
Ernst August, Prince of Hanover
Explore the concept of Divine Right Monarchy, where monarchs derive their authority from God. Learn about the political doctrine that justifies a single ruler's sovereignty in this system.
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