#1
Who is often regarded as the quintessential absolutist monarch of Europe?
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#2
In France, what was the palace famously associated with the reign of Louis XIV?
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#3
What was the name of the theory that justified absolutism by arguing that kings derived their authority directly from God and were accountable only to God?
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#4
Which absolutist monarch famously declared 'I am the state' and centralized power in France?
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#5
Which country's absolutist ruler, known as the 'Sun King,' built the grand Palace of Versailles?
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#6
Which of the following was a key characteristic of absolutism in Early Modern Europe?
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#7
Who among the following rulers famously stated 'L'État, c'est moi' ('I am the state')?
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#8
Which of the following monarchs is known for his attempt to establish absolutism in England, leading to a conflict with Parliament?
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#9
Who authored the political treatise 'The Leviathan,' which advocated for absolute monarchy as the most effective form of government?
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#10
Who was the ruler of Russia known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the state, often considered an example of enlightened absolutism?
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#11
Which treaty, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War, contributed to the rise of absolutism by weakening the power of the Holy Roman Emperor?
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#12
Which of the following regions of Europe was particularly resistant to the rise of absolutism?
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#13
Which of the following philosophers argued against absolutism, advocating for a social contract between rulers and citizens based on natural rights?
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#14
Who is known for establishing the system of intendants to govern France's provinces, thus strengthening royal control?
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#15
Which of the following monarchs was forced to sign the Magna Carta, limiting the power of the English monarchy and laying the groundwork for constitutional monarchy?
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