

Absolutism, Types of Governments & Enlightenment Exam
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9th Grade
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Sara Yazdanfar
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did absolute monarchs control their people?
Back
Religious authority, military power, and strict laws
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What were the objectives of Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, Voltaire, and Montesquieu? What forms of government did they suggest?
Back
Advocate for democracy, individual rights, and the separation of powers
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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