Unit 4 Vocabulary

What is an Absolute Monarchy?

• A government where a king or queen rules over an entire nation with unrestricted power.

• A government where power is shared among elected officials.

• A government where citizens vote on all decisions.

• A government led by a group of military leaders.

What does Absolutism refer to?

• The principle of complete and unrestricted government power in the hands of one person.

• A system where power is divided among multiple branches.

• A form of government where citizens have the ultimate authority.

• A political system based on democratic elections.

During a history class, Grace asked, 'What was the Protestant Reformation?'

• A religious reform movement in Europe during the 1500s that led to the creation of Protestantism.

• A political movement to establish democracy in Europe.

• A cultural renaissance that focused on art and literature.

• A military campaign to expand European territories.

In a classroom debate, Scarlett and Arjun are discussing different forms of government. Scarlett argues that a Constitutional Monarchy is a form of government where parliament makes all the laws and the King and Queen have symbolic roles. What is a Constitutional Monarchy?

• A government where the King and Queen have all the power

• A form of government where parliament makes all the laws and the King and Queen have symbolic roles

• A government ruled by a single dictator

• A system where the King and Queen have equal power with parliament

What does the Divine Right of Kings refer to?

• Kings derive their authority from the people

• Kings derive their authority from God and are not accountable to earthly authorities

• Kings are elected by parliament

• Kings have no authority and are purely symbolic

In a school debate, David argued about the role of Parliament. What is the role of Parliament?

• A body that advises the King and Queen

• A national representative body with supreme legislative powers

• A group of judges that interpret laws

• A council of religious leaders

During a history class, Luna asked, 'What is the Enlightenment?'

• A religious movement in the 19th century

• A philosophical, intellectual, and cultural movement of the 17th and 18th centuries

• A political revolution in the 20th century

• A scientific discovery in the 16th century

Rohan is studying about historical figures. Who was John Locke and what did he believe?

• A French king who expanded his empire

• An English philosopher who believed in limited government and natural rights

• A scientist who discovered gravity

• A military leader who conquered Europe

In a classroom debate, Henry argued that all power should be given to the King and that people were too selfish to govern themselves. Who did Henry's viewpoint align with?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

Maya and Lily are discussing political systems in their history class. Which philosopher believed that the best form of government was one with a "separation of powers"?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire