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What is the defining characteristic of Absolutism?
What is the defining characteristic of Absolutism?
- Power controlled by the people
- Power held by elected officials
- Power shared among different branches of government
- Complete power held by the sovereign individual (correct)
Which monarch is known as the 'Sun King' and centralized power in the French monarchy?
Which monarch is known as the 'Sun King' and centralized power in the French monarchy?
- Louis XVI
- Louis XV
- Louis XIV (correct)
- Louis XIII
What theory asserts that a monarch's right to rule comes directly from God?
What theory asserts that a monarch's right to rule comes directly from God?
- Natural Rights Theory
- Divine Right Theory (correct)
- Constitutional Theory
- Democratic Theory
Who was responsible for developing trade, industry, and modernizing Paris under Louis XIV?
Who was responsible for developing trade, industry, and modernizing Paris under Louis XIV?
Where was the Peace Treaty ending World War I signed in 1919?
Where was the Peace Treaty ending World War I signed in 1919?
Which French King transformed Louis XIII's hunting pavilion into the magnificent Palace of Versailles?
Which French King transformed Louis XIII's hunting pavilion into the magnificent Palace of Versailles?
Which of the following rulers is credited with establishing absolute rule in Prussia?
Which of the following rulers is credited with establishing absolute rule in Prussia?
What was the name of the commission established by Frederick William to levy taxes and oversee the growth of the Prussian army?
What was the name of the commission established by Frederick William to levy taxes and oversee the growth of the Prussian army?
Which of the following is NOT a significant accomplishment of Frederick William during his reign?
Which of the following is NOT a significant accomplishment of Frederick William during his reign?
What is the term used to describe a monarchy governed according to a constitution that limits and defines the powers of the sovereign?
What is the term used to describe a monarchy governed according to a constitution that limits and defines the powers of the sovereign?
Which system of government involves a monarch sharing power with a constitutionally organized government?
Which system of government involves a monarch sharing power with a constitutionally organized government?
Which of the following statements about the Austrian monarchy is true?
Which of the following statements about the Austrian monarchy is true?
What is the purpose of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament?
What is the purpose of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament?
What is a key feature of a parliamentary democracy?
What is a key feature of a parliamentary democracy?
What was a key outcome of the English Bill of Rights of 1689?
What was a key outcome of the English Bill of Rights of 1689?
Which statement best describes constitutionalism?
Which statement best describes constitutionalism?
How does the House of Commons differ from the House of Lords?
How does the House of Commons differ from the House of Lords?
What type of government does the UK have?
What type of government does the UK have?
