Governments of the Global Ages

What is Divine Right Rule?

• Divine Right Rule is a system of government where the ruler is chosen by the people.
• Divine Right Rule is a theory that states that rulers are chosen by a council of religious leaders.
• Divine Right Rule is a belief that rulers are chosen based on their wealth and social status.
• Divine Right Rule is a political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's legitimacy is derived from God and that they have absolute power to rule.

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• The Mandate of Heaven is the divine right to rule of the emperor of China.
• The Mandate of Heaven is a military strategy used by ancient Chinese emperors.
• The Mandate of Heaven is a political ideology in ancient China.
• The Mandate of Heaven is a religious text in ancient China.

What does the term "intermediary" mean?

• A person or entity that acts as a mediator or go-between in a transaction or communication between two or more parties.
• A person or entity that acts as a negotiator in a transaction or communication between two or more parties.
• A person or entity that acts as a facilitator in a transaction or communication between two or more parties.
• A person or entity that acts as a middleman in a transaction or communication between two or more parties.

What does Absolutism mean in terms of government?

• Absolutism is a system of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.
• Absolutism is a system of government where power is held by a group of elected officials.
• Absolutism is a system of government where a single ruler holds absolute power.
• Absolutism is a system of government where power is determined by birthright.

What popular countries used Absolutism styles of government?

• England, Scotland, and Wales
• Spain, Portugal, and Italy
• France and England

• China, Japan, and Korea

King Louis XIV famous phrase was?

• I have a dream
• To be or not to be
• Eureka
• I am the state

What is a monarch?

• A monarch is a type of butterfly.
• A monarch is a sovereign head of state, usually a king or queen.
• A monarch is a type of musical instrument.
• A monarch is a type of clothing accessory.

What was Magna Carta?

• Magna Carta limited the power of the English Monarch signed by King John of England in 1215.

• Magna Carta was a declaration signed by King John of England in 1215.
• Magna Carta was a constitution signed by King John of England in 1215.
• Magna Carta was a treaty signed by King John of England in 1215.

Why was the English Civil War fought?

• Social unrest and class struggles in England.
• Issues of power and governance conflicts between the monarchy and Parliament in England.

• Territorial conflicts between England and Scotland.
• Economic disputes between England and other European countries.

When was the English Civil War?

• 1066-1075
• 1776-1783
• 1642-1651
• 1492-1504