Absolutism, Types of Governments & Enlightenment Exam

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Absolutism is a form of government in which:

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A single ruler holds all the power and authority.

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How did absolute monarchs control their people?

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Religious authority, military power, and strict laws

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What were the objectives of Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, Voltaire, and Montesquieu? What forms of government did they suggest?

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Advocate for democracy, individual rights, and the separation of powers

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The difference between a monarchy and a democracy is that:

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A monarchy is ruled by a king or queen, while a democracy is governed by the people or their elected representatives.

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How did the concept of "Divine Right" help absolute monarchs maintain power?

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By asserting that their authority came directly from God, making them accountable only to God.

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Who were the enlightened despots? Why did they choose to add Enlightenment ideas and freedoms for their people?

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Rulers who adopted Enlightenment ideas to strengthen their authority and improve society.

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How did the ideas of the Enlightenment inspire protests, revolutions, and wars?

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Encouraging individual rights and equality

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Impact of Enlightenment ideas on the French Revolution?

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They inspired demands for liberty, equality, and fraternity.

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How did Enlightenment thinkers view the role of government in society?

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As a means to protect individual rights and promote the common good.

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What was a key feature of Enlightenment thinking regarding religion?

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It promoted religious tolerance and the separation of church and state.