SSWH14 Which of the following statements best explains how Louis XIV’s rule exemplifies the idea of absolute power?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Louis XIV’s power had a few limitations, but in general he was able to act, like many other rulers at the time, as the absolute ruler of his country
Louis XIV’s power had a few limitations, but in general he was able to act, like many other rulers at the time, as the absolute ruler of his country

Louis XIV had power more absolute than any French ruler before him, even though in reality his power, like all absolute rulers’ power, was often limited
Louis XIV had power more absolute than any French ruler before him, even though in reality his power, like all absolute rulers’ power, was often limited

Louis XIV was one of the most successful absolute rulers in history, and no other absolute king or queen was more successful
Louis XIV was one of the most successful absolute rulers in history, and no other absolute king or queen was more successful

Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers
Louis XIV ruled without any legal limitations on his authority and was therefore an absolute ruler and a model for all future European rulers
Question 2
SSWH14 Which of the following ideas did the Magna Carta reject?(1 point)
Responses

Divine right of kings
Divine right of kings

Freedom of religion
Freedom of religion

Inalienable rights
Inalienable rights

Restrictions on power
Restrictions on power
Question 3
SSWH14 Which of the following would be correct for a Constitutional Monarchy?(1 point)
Responses

Rule is inherited, single religion, weak check on power
Rule is inherited, single religion, weak check on power

Rule can be by invitation, diverse religions, strong legal check on power
Rule can be by invitation, diverse religions, strong legal check on power

Rule can be by invitation, diverse religions, weak check on power
Rule can be by invitation, diverse religions, weak check on power

Rule is inherited, diverse religions, strong legal check on power
Rule is inherited, diverse religions, strong legal check on power
Question 4
SSWH14 What is the main reason Philip II could not maintain an absolute monarchy?(1 point)
Responses

His territory was too large
His territory was too large

There were other rulers who controlled part of his territory
There were other rulers who controlled part of his territory

There were too many checks on him from parliament
There were too many checks on him from parliament

He did not have the support of the people
He did not have the support of the people
Question 5
SSWH14 Peter the Great was successful in the westernization of Russia because he…(1 point)
Responses

traveled to observe and learn western skills and ideas.
traveled to observe and learn western skills and ideas.

studied the reports from his ambassadors.
studied the reports from his ambassadors.

ruled with strict order and clear class structure.
ruled with strict order and clear class structure.

isolated russia from the rest of Europe.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on historical context:

Question 1: SSWH14 Which of the following statements best explains how Louis XIV’s rule exemplifies the idea of absolute power?

• Correct Answer: Louis XIV had power more absolute than any French ruler before him, even though in reality his power, like all absolute rulers’ power, was often limited.

Question 2: SSWH14 Which of the following ideas did the Magna Carta reject?

• Correct Answer: Divine right of kings.

Question 3: SSWH14 Which of the following would be correct for a Constitutional Monarchy?

• Correct Answer: Rule is inherited, diverse religions, strong legal check on power.

Question 4: SSWH14 What is the main reason Philip II could not maintain an absolute monarchy?

• Correct Answer: There were other rulers who controlled part of his territory.

Question 5: SSWH14 Peter the Great was successful in the westernization of Russia because he…

• Correct Answer: traveled to observe and learn western skills and ideas.

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