Question
A painting shows a king seated on a throne on top of a dais in a throne room full of people. Two priests place a crown on the king’s head.
Which of the following concepts is being expressed in this painting?
A. the divine right of kings
B. oligarchy
C. direct democracy
D. the social contract
Which of the following concepts is being expressed in this painting?
A. the divine right of kings
B. oligarchy
C. direct democracy
D. the social contract
Answers
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The concept being expressed in the painting is:
**A. the divine right of kings**
This is indicated by the presence of priests crowning the king, suggesting that his authority is sanctioned by a divine power, which is a key characteristic of the divine right of kings doctrine.
**A. the divine right of kings**
This is indicated by the presence of priests crowning the king, suggesting that his authority is sanctioned by a divine power, which is a key characteristic of the divine right of kings doctrine.