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Divine Right and Absolutism: The Rise of Kings

Explore the concept of divine right and the absolute power of rulers in a system of government. Learn about the Glorious Revolution, King Charles, Oliver Cromwell, and the financial matters during Queen Elizabeth's reign. Discover the Spanish Armada and the principles of democracy and limited monarchy. Dive into the ideas of John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, and the enlightened thinkers that shaped our society today.

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Divine Right and Absolutism: The Rise of Kings

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  1. King Queen Government New Idea Who, What, When 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt

  2. The idea that kings receive their power from God and responsible only to God.

  3. What is divine right.

  4. A system of government in which a ruler holds total power.

  5. What is absolutism?

  6. The invasion of England which overthrew James II with almost no bloodshed.

  7. What was the Glorious Revolution?

  8. When he asked Parliament for money they said no!

  9. Who was King Charles?

  10. Defeat of the king’s forces allowed him to take control of England and establish a military dictatorship.

  11. Who was Oliver Cromwell?

  12. Queen Elizabeth ordered Parliament to meet to discuss this.

  13. What is Financial matters?

  14. England had never done this during Queen Elizabeth’s 26 year reign.

  15. What is gone to War?

  16. The English did not want him as their next ruler.

  17. Who was the king of Scotland?

  18. She talked King Ferdinand into giving Christopher Columbus ships and cargo.

  19. Who was Queen Isabella?

  20. King Phillip II decided to invade his sister-in-law Queen Elizabeth I of England using this. He failed.

  21. What was the Spanish Armada?

  22. A form of government where the people rule through the right to vote.

  23. What is a Democracy?

  24. A government where the power of the monarch is limited by the people.

  25. What is a limited Monarchy?

  26. Ruled by a King or Queen.

  27. What is Monarchy?

  28. Take over and rule a country by force.

  29. What is a military dictatorship?

  30. Baron de Montesquieu used this great government as a guide.

  31. What is Rome?

  32. He argued that people had natural rights.

  33. Who was John Locke?

  34. He argued that People agreed to give up freedom for order and safety.

  35. Who was Thomas Hobbes?

  36. For Hobbes this was more important than freedom.

  37. What is order?

  38. I do not agree with a word you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

  39. Who was Voltaire?

  40. He believed that monarchs should use their wealth and power for the good of everyone.

  41. Who was Baron de Montesquieu ?

  42. The Universal Law of Gravitation was his brain child.

  43. Who was Sir Isaac Newton?

  44. People who believed in scientific reasoning called themselves this.

  45. What was “enlightened” thinkers?

  46. Non-Scientists believed that the same natural laws could be applied to this as well.

  47. What is human behavior?

  48. An example of unity and identity in our society today.

  49. What is united we stand, divided we fall?

  50. In this the people were loyal to different nobles.

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