Unit 3 Absolutism Test

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Analyze the concept of absolute control by a monarch over his/her subjects. What term best encapsulates this idea?

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Absolutism

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Critically evaluate the divine right of kings. Which statement best articulates the philosophical foundation of this doctrine?

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Kings were God’s representatives and were charged with the duty to enforce His laws.

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Assess the challenges faced during the Age of Absolutism. Which statement accurately highlights a significant issue of this period?

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Wars were fought primarily for religion, prestige, territory, and power.

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"I am state" is a famous declaration associated with the philosophy of governance during absolutism. To whom does this statement belong?

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Louis XIV

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The rationale behind absolute monarchs asserting their authority is that they are unquestionable. Which of the following reasons best reflects their justification? Options: The pope had crowned them., They were the most intelligent men in their nations., They were democratically elected., They ruled by divine right.

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They ruled by divine right.

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Consider the financial implications of Louis XIV's reign. Which cost associated with the construction of Versailles might he have underestimated?

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Helped cause revolution years later

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Evaluate the legacy of historical monarchs. Which figure is widely regarded as the quintessential example of an absolute monarch?

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Louis XIV

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Evaluate the legacy of Louis XIV's reign. Which statement best captures the long-term effects of his absolutism?

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His policies resulted in both cultural flourishing and future financial crises.

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Compare and contrast the governance of dictators and absolute monarchs. In what ways do both forms of government exhibit similarities in their approach to power?

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Exercise supreme power over others

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How did the Age of Absolutism affect the relationship between monarchs and the nobility?

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Monarchs sought to diminish the power of the nobility.