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5. Westernization in Russia came about largely through the
A. efforts of Peter the Great and his successors
B. invasion of Russia by Sweden
C. desire of the United States to seek new markets
D. acceptance of the policies of the Eastern Orthodox Church
6. “God hath power to create or destroy, make or unmake, at his pleasure; to give life or send death; to judge…and to be judged (by) none…And the like power have kings;…”
Which idea is described by this passage?
A. theory of divine right
B. enlightened despotism
C. Social Darwinism
D. constitutional monarchy

7. “. . .The person of the King is sacred, and to attack him in any way is an attack on religion itself. Kings represent the divine majesty and have been appointed by Him to carry out His purposes. Serving God and respecting kings are bound together.”
—Bishop Jacques Bossuet
This statement describes the philosophy that existed during the
A. Middle Ages
B. Age of Absolutism
C. Renaissance
D. Industrial Revolution

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5. A. efforts of Peter the Great and his successors
Westernization in Russia was significantly advanced through the policies and reforms initiated by Peter the Great and continued by his successors.

6. A. theory of divine right
The passage expresses the idea that kings derive their authority from God and have the power to govern as they see fit, which aligns with the theory of divine right.

7. B. Age of Absolutism
The statement by Bishop Jacques Bossuet reflects the philosophy of absolutism, which was prevalent during the Age of Absolutism when monarchs wielded absolute power and their authority was often justified by divine right.

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