Intro to Absolutism lesson 1

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What is Absoultism?

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Intro to Absolutism lesson 1

Last updated 11 months ago

30 questions

DO NOW- How much do you know?

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What is Absoultism?

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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:

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List 3 things you see in the image

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List three things you see in the image.

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Now read the corresponding questions to self reflect the meaning behind the scripture and what is is trying to convey

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Question 20

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Question 21

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Question 22

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Question 23

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Question 24

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Question 25

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Question 26

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Question 27

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What is one feature of absolutism?

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Why did monarchs claim divine right?

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What is one drawback of absolute monarchy?

What is a monarchy?

A government ruled by elected officials

A government ruled by a single person, usually a king or queen

A government where citizens vote on all laws directly

A government without any leaders

What does “absolute power” mean?

The ability to make decisions with the help of a parliament

Power that is limited by laws and other branches of government

Complete and total control over all aspects of government and society

The power to influence people through voting

What is the Divine Right of Kings?

The belief that kings were elected by the people

The idea that kings should share power with the church

The belief that monarchs receive their power from God and cannot be challenged

The idea that kings are equal to other nobles

Name one absolute monarch.

George Washington

Louis XIV of France

Nelson Mandela

Winston Churchill

Why might people support an absolute monarch?

Because they hope a strong leader will bring stability and order

Because they want more personal freedom

Because they believe in democracy

Because they want to elect their leaders

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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:

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Write two questions you have about the image.

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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?

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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?

What is one feature of absolutism?

Why did monarchs claim divine right?

What is one drawback of absolute monarchy?

What is a monarchy?

A government ruled by elected officials

A government ruled by a single person, usually a king or queen

A government where citizens vote on all laws directly

A government without any leaders

What does “absolute power” mean?

The ability to make decisions with the help of a parliament

Power that is limited by laws and other branches of government

Complete and total control over all aspects of government and society

The power to influence people through voting

What is the Divine Right of Kings?

The belief that kings were elected by the people

The idea that kings should share power with the church

The belief that monarchs receive their power from God and cannot be challenged

The idea that kings are equal to other nobles

Name one absolute monarch.

George Washington

Louis XIV of France

Nelson Mandela

Winston Churchill

Why might people support an absolute monarch?

Because they hope a strong leader will bring stability and order

Because they want more personal freedom

Because they believe in democracy

Because they want to elect their leaders

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] 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] 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?

Based on your observations, what do you think absolute monarchs were like in Europe?

Write two questions you have about the image.

Based on your observations, what do you think absolute monarchs were like in Europe?

Write two questions you have about the image.

Based upon the text and two images above, from whom did kings gain their power?

According to Bossuet, why is royal authority sacred?

Because it is established by God, making the King's authority a divine institution

Because men were looked at as divine people

It is were religion was created

Because kings were looked at as being more powerful than GOd

According to Bossuet, what is the relationship between God and the king?

God represents the people

The people interpret what guide wants and they must than practice their religion that way

The King is God's representative on Earth, ruling by diving right and accountable only to God for his actions

The King will answer to the church and relay the message they received from God to the people

What is the concept of "absolutism" as described in the video?

A political system where power is shared equally among all citizens

A form of government where the monarch holds complete and unrestricted power

A system where the church controls the state

DA democratic system with elected representatives

Which French king is often referred to as the "Sun King" and is considered a model of absolute monarchy?

Louis XIII

Louis XIV

Henry IV

Charles X

How did Louis XIV use the Palace of Versailles to consolidate his power?

By turning it into a military base

By using it as a center for trade negotiations

By hosting the nobility there to keep them under his watchful eye

By converting it into a public museum

What economic policy did Jean-Baptiste Colbert implement to strengthen France's economy under Louis XIV?

Mercantilism

Capitalism

Socialism

Feudalism

What was the significance of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685?

It granted religious freedom to all citizens

It established a new constitution

It led to the persecution of Protestants and the emigration of many Huguenots

It ended the monarchy in France

Which of the following was NOT a method used by Louis XIV to maintain absolute control?

Establishing a standing army

Reducing the power of the nobility

Promoting religious tolerance

Centralizing administrative control

What role did intendants play in Louis XIV's administration?

They were military generals

They were foreign ambassadors

They led religious ceremonies

They collected taxes and administered justice in the provinces

How did Louis XIV's wars impact France's economy?

They significantly boosted the economy through territorial gains

They had little to no effect on the economy

They drained the treasury and led to economic hardship

They resulted in complete economic collapse

According to Bossuet, why is royal authority sacred?

Because it is established by God, making the King's authority a divine institution

Because men were looked at as divine people

It is were religion was created

Because kings were looked at as being more powerful than GOd

According to Bossuet, what is the relationship between God and the king?

God represents the people

The people interpret what guide wants and they must than practice their religion that way

The King is God's representative on Earth, ruling by diving right and accountable only to God for his actions

The King will answer to the church and relay the message they received from God to the people

What is the concept of "absolutism" as described in the video?

A political system where power is shared equally among all citizens

A form of government where the monarch holds complete and unrestricted power

A system where the church controls the state

DA democratic system with elected representatives

Which French king is often referred to as the "Sun King" and is considered a model of absolute monarchy?

Louis XIII

Louis XIV

Henry IV

Charles X

How did Louis XIV use the Palace of Versailles to consolidate his power?

By turning it into a military base

By using it as a center for trade negotiations

By hosting the nobility there to keep them under his watchful eye

By converting it into a public museum

What economic policy did Jean-Baptiste Colbert implement to strengthen France's economy under Louis XIV?

Mercantilism

Capitalism

Socialism

Feudalism

What was the significance of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685?

It granted religious freedom to all citizens

It established a new constitution

It led to the persecution of Protestants and the emigration of many Huguenots

It ended the monarchy in France

Which of the following was NOT a method used by Louis XIV to maintain absolute control?

Establishing a standing army

Reducing the power of the nobility

Promoting religious tolerance

Centralizing administrative control

What role did intendants play in Louis XIV's administration?

They were military generals

They were foreign ambassadors

They led religious ceremonies

They collected taxes and administered justice in the provinces

How did Louis XIV's wars impact France's economy?

They significantly boosted the economy through territorial gains

They had little to no effect on the economy

They drained the treasury and led to economic hardship

They resulted in complete economic collapse