Intro to Absolutism lesson 1
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30 questions
DO NOW- How much do you know?
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What is a monarchy?
What is a monarchy?
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What does “absolute power” mean?
What does “absolute power” mean?
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What is the Divine Right of Kings?
What is the Divine Right of Kings?
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Name one absolute monarch.
Name one absolute monarch.
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Why might people support an absolute monarch?
Why might people support an absolute monarch?
What is Absoultism?
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Would you want to live under and absolute monarchy? Why or why not?
Would you want to live under and absolute monarchy? Why or why not?
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Based on the image, list five strategies monarchs used to maintain and consolidate their power:
Based on the image, list five strategies monarchs used to maintain and consolidate their power:
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The image reads, “[the ruler] circumvents, ignores, or uses assemblies to approve or rubber-stamp the ruler’s initiatives.” Why would an absolute monarch circumvent [ignore] getting approval on their initiatives and laws?
The image reads, “[the ruler] circumvents, ignores, or uses assemblies to approve or rubber-stamp the ruler’s initiatives.” Why would an absolute monarch circumvent [ignore] getting approval on their initiatives and laws?
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The image reads, “ [the ruler] limits or controls the power of the nobles.” The nobles are people in the landowning upper class. Why would an absolute monarch focus his energy on controlling this class of people?
The image reads, “ [the ruler] limits or controls the power of the nobles.” The nobles are people in the landowning upper class. Why would an absolute monarch focus his energy on controlling this class of people?
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The image reads, “[the ruler] controls religious authorities.” In the 16th, 17th, and 18th century, the religious authorities were the clergy in the Catholic Church. How would controlling the religious authorities allow the absolute monarch to maintain or consolidate power?
The image reads, “[the ruler] controls religious authorities.” In the 16th, 17th, and 18th century, the religious authorities were the clergy in the Catholic Church. How would controlling the religious authorities allow the absolute monarch to maintain or consolidate power?
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List 3 things you see in the image
List 3 things you see in the image
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Based on your observations, what do you think absolute monarchs were like in Europe?
Based on your observations, what do you think absolute monarchs were like in Europe?
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Write two questions you have about the image.
Write two questions you have about the image.
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List three things you see in the image.
List three things you see in the image.
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Based on your observations, what do you think absolute monarchs were like in Europe?
Based on your observations, what do you think absolute monarchs were like in Europe?
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Write two questions you have about the image.
Write two questions you have about the image.
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Based upon the text and two images above, from whom did kings gain their power?
Based upon the text and two images above, from whom did kings gain their power?
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According to Bossuet, why is royal authority sacred?
According to Bossuet, why is royal authority sacred?
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According to Bossuet, what is the relationship between God and the king?
According to Bossuet, what is the relationship between God and the king?
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What is the concept of "absolutism" as described in the video?
What is the concept of "absolutism" as described in the video?
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Which French king is often referred to as the "Sun King" and is considered a model of absolute monarchy?
Which French king is often referred to as the "Sun King" and is considered a model of absolute monarchy?
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How did Louis XIV use the Palace of Versailles to consolidate his power?
How did Louis XIV use the Palace of Versailles to consolidate his power?
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What economic policy did Jean-Baptiste Colbert implement to strengthen France's economy under Louis XIV?
What economic policy did Jean-Baptiste Colbert implement to strengthen France's economy under Louis XIV?
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What was the significance of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685?
What was the significance of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685?
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Which of the following was NOT a method used by Louis XIV to maintain absolute control?
Which of the following was NOT a method used by Louis XIV to maintain absolute control?
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What role did intendants play in Louis XIV's administration?
What role did intendants play in Louis XIV's administration?
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How did Louis XIV's wars impact France's economy?
How did Louis XIV's wars impact France's economy?
Exit Ticket
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What is one feature of absolutism?
What is one feature of absolutism?
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Why did monarchs claim divine right?
Why did monarchs claim divine right?
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What is one drawback of absolute monarchy?
What is one drawback of absolute monarchy?