Intro to Absolutism lesson 1

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30 Nsɛmmisa

DO NOW- How much do you know?

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What is Absoultism?

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Intro to Absolutism lesson 1

Last updated about 1 year ago

30 Nsɛmmisa

DO NOW- How much do you know?

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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

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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

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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

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Name one absolute monarch.

George Washington

Louis XIV of France

Nelson Mandela

Winston Churchill

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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

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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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?

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

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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

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