Flashcard on Absolute Monarchs in Europe

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The primary goal of most of Europe’s absolute monarchs was to

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Centralize their political control over their nations

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Absolute monarchs used what concept to centralize control of the government?

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Divine right

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Which of the following would NOT be an example of an absolutist power? Banning Parliament, Censorship, Holding an election

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Holding an election

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Which monarch centralized the French state and built the lavish palace of Versailles?

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Louis XIV

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Which monarch built up the Prussian military and practiced toleration towards religious minorities?

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Fredrick II the Great

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In a __________, the rule is inherited and only one person is in charge.

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Monarchy

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The United States is a form of _____________.

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Democracy

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In a __________, a small group rules the country or city.

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Oligarchy

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Which of the following is an example of a representative democracy? Options: The King of France claims power through divine right, United States citizens elect members to the United States Congress, Julius Caesar appointed himself dictator for life

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United States citizens elect members to the United States Congress

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The ideas of Rousseau, Voltaire, and Montesquieu most influenced

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Movements for political reform