Forms of Government and Absolute Monarchy

The term Absolute Ruler refers to

• A ruler who uncertain of their power

• A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life

• A whole who works separately with the Parliament

• A ruler who relinquished power to their nobles

During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs looked to

• Develop better relations with the Muslim rulers

• Encourage the growth of political farms

• Centralize political power in their nations

• Increase human rights for citizens

Which characteristic of absolutism is being described in the following example? "This war, The Great Northern War, was fought with much difficulty, but in the end, Peter gained his land and named it most fittingly, St. Petersburg.

• Promote a sense of purpose

• Develop Nationalism

• Protect and Expand the State

• Inspire Loyalty

Which characteristic of absolutism is being described in the following example? "To ensure his country got rid of old traditions, he made a law forcing the nobles to cut off their beards."

• Use the power of the law

• Maintain public order

• Promote Economic Growth

• Win support of the Nobility

What must an absolute monarch due first concerning nobles and and their family?

• Acquire their land and pay for their living expenses

• Conquer land and place them on the throne

• Promote them and their family to a higher rank

• Win their trust and support

True or False: Absolute Monarchs often invited their nobles to live with them so they could keep a watchful eye on them.

• True

• False

Which characteristic of absolutism is being described in the following example? "Louis XIV worked hard to create new infrastructure within France, such as a series of roads and canals to aid in trade."

• Protect and Expand the State

• Maintain an independent source of income

• Promote Economic Growth

• Inspire Loyalty

True or False: Once an absolute monarch takes power they no longer can have an independent source of income for their own projects. All of their wealth is with the country.

• True

• False

An absolute monarch wishes to increase this, through positive imagery, anthems or military successes.

• Economic Stability

• Nationalism

• Unified religion

Which of the following are a form of democracy? Choose two!

• Executive

• Representative

• Legislative

• Direct