Monarchs' Divine Right Beliefs: Historical Insights

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2. 100 points • James I of England believed in the divine right of kings, which is • The belief that a king was granted the wisdom of God upon ascending to the throne, and therefore was faultless. • The concept that kings were equal to God, and therefor did not have to live by the laws of the Church • The theory that kings alone could know the mind of God, and therefore could determine the future through divination. • The idea that kings received their power from God and are responsible only to God Answer Return to Main Board

3. 100 points • James I of England believed in the divine right of kings, which is • The belief that a king was granted the wisdom of God upon ascending to the throne, and therefore was faultless. • The concept that kings were equal to God, and therefor did not have to live by the laws of the Church • The theory that kings alone could know the mind of God, and therefore could determine the future through divination. • The idea that kings received their power from God and are responsible only to God Return to Main Board

4. 200 points • Charles II rule marked the beginning of a period known as • Renaissance • Reformation • Revolution • Restoration Answer Return to Main Board

5. 200 points • Charles II rule marked the beginning of a period known as • Renaissance • Reformation • Revolution • Restoration Return to Main Board

6. 300 points • Why did Parliament disapproved of Charles I marriage to Henrietta Maria of Spain? • She was from another country • She was no of royal blood • She was married before • She was a Catholic Answer Return to Main Board

7. 300 points • Why did Parliament disapproved of Charles I marriage to Henrietta Maria of Spain? • She was from another country • She was no of royal blood • She was married before • She was a Catholic Return to Main Board

8. 400 points • Peter the Great wanted to • Westernize or Europeanize, Russia • Remove European influences from Russia • Reduce the size of the army • Share power with his nobles Answer Return to Main Board

9. 400 points • Peter the Great wanted to • Westernize or Europeanize, Russia • Remove European influences from Russia • Reduce the size of the army • Share power with his nobles Return to Main Board

10. 500 points • The ____________ family ruled Austria, Hungary, and Bohemia during the early 1700’s. • Hapsburgs • Tudors • Czar • Protestants Answer Return to Main Board

11. 500 points • The ____________ family ruled Austria, Hungary, and Bohemia during the early 1700’s. • Hapsburgs • Tudors • Czar • Protestants Return to Main Board

12. 100 points • Parliament wanted to replace James II during the Glorious Revolution because • He was not sharing power with Parliament • Parliament was afraid he would restore the Puritan religion • Parliament was afraid he would restore Catholicism • He believed in divine right of kings Answer Return to Main Board

13. 100 points • Parliament wanted to replace James II during the Glorious Revolution because • He was not sharing power with Parliament • Parliament was afraid he would restore the Puritan religion • Parliament was afraid he would restore Catholicism • He believed in divine right of kings Return to Main Board

14. 200 points • Who was the leader of England at the time of the Glorious Revolution? • King James II • King William the Conqueror • King Henry VIII • Queen Victoria Answer Return to Main Board

15. 200 points • Who was the leader of England at the time of the Glorious Revolution? • King James II • King William the Conqueror • King Henry VIII • Queen Victoria Return to Main Board

16. 300 points • William and Mary were offered the throne of England to • Improve relations with Holland • Prevent succession by a Catholic monarch • Stop parliament’s rule • Restore the monarchy Answer Return to Main Board

17. 300 points • William and Mary were offered the throne of England to • Improve relations with Holland • Prevent succession by a Catholic monarch • Stop parliament’s rule • Restore the monarchy Return to Main Board

18. 400 points • What is meant by the term, "bloodless revolution" and how did it apply to the Glorious Revolution? • A bloodless revolution is one where only soldiers die, not civilians. • A bloodless revolution is a political upheaval in which the ruling class is removed from power by the common people, without bloodshed. This was accomplished by the London mob in the Glorious revolution. • A bloodless revolution is a transfer of power between rulers/governments without fighting or deaths. The Glorious Revolution saw the transfer of power from James II to William and Mary without any bloodshed. • People were killed so quickly, they did not bleed. Answer Return to Main Board

19. 400 points • What is meant by the term, "bloodless revolution" and how did it apply to the Glorious Revolution? • A bloodless revolution is one where only soldiers die, not civilians. • A bloodless revolution is a political upheaval in which the ruling class is removed from power by the common people, without bloodshed. This was accomplished by the London mob in the Glorious revolution. • A bloodless revolution is a transfer of power between rulers/governments without fighting or deaths. The Glorious Revolution saw the transfer of power from James II to William and Mary without any bloodshed. • People were killed so quickly, they did not bleed. Return to Main Board

20. 500 points • How did the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and its aftermath ensure that the English monarchy would thereafter be limited in power? • Parliament had the power to remove or crown monarchs. The monarch was now subject to rule of law. • The monarch became a figure head without any say in how the government is run. • The monarchy became an elected position. • The kings were just not good leads so the people turned to the Parliament. Answer Return to Main Board

21. 500 points • How did the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and its aftermath ensure that the English monarchy would thereafter be limited in power? • Parliament had the power to remove or crown monarchs. The monarch was now subject to rule of law. • The monarch became a figure head without any say in how the government is run. • The monarchy became an elected position. • The kings were just not good leads so the people turned to the Parliament. Return to Main Board

22. 100 points • The two sides in the English Civil War were….. • Parliamentarians and Socialists • Parliamentarians and Marxists • Royalists and Parliamentarians • Royalists and Industry men Answer Return to Main Board

23. 100 points • The two sides in the English Civil War were….. • Parliamentarians and Socialists • Parliamentarians and Marxists • Royalists and Parliamentarians • Royalists and Industry men Return to Main Board

24. 200 points • What title was Oliver Cromwell given as ruler of the Country? • High Commander • Chief of Parliament • Admiral of the Seas • Lord Protector Answer Return to Main Board

25. 200 points • What title was Oliver Cromwell given as ruler of the Country? • High Commander • Chief of Parliament • Admiral of the Seas • Lord Protector Return to Main Board

26. 300 points • Who was in charge of the Parliamentarians? • Oliver Manwell • Rubert Bruce • Charles I • Oliver Cromwell Answer Return to Main Board

27. 300 points • Who was in charge of the Parliamentarians? • Oliver Manwell • Rubert Bruce • Charles I • Oliver Cromwell Return to Main Board

28. 400 points • The English Bill of Rights was passed as a means to • Limit Parliament’s power • Divide Parliament into two houses • Overthrow the monarch • Decrease the monarch’s power Answer Return to Main Board

29. 400 points • The English Bill of Rights was passed as a means to • Limit Parliament’s power • Divide Parliament into two houses • Overthrow the monarch • Decrease the monarch’s power Return to Main Board

30. 500 points • Oliver Cromwell’s defeat of the king’s forces allowed him to • Restore the French monarchy to the throne • Execute the members of Parliament that disagreed with his policies and beliefs • Take control of England and eventually establish a military dictatorship • Return England to Catholicism and establish an entirely pro-Catholic Parliament Answer Return to Main Board

31. 500 points • Oliver Cromwell’s defeat of the king’s forces allowed him to • Restore the French monarchy to the throne • Execute the members of Parliament that disagreed with his policies and beliefs • Take control of England and eventually establish a military dictatorship • Return England to Catholicism and establish an entirely pro-Catholic Parliament Return to Main Board

32. 100 points • Which army was nicknamed the Roundheads? • The cavalry in both armies • Parliamentarians • Royalists • None of the above Answer Return to Main Board

33. 100 points • Which army was nicknamed the Roundheads? • The cavalry in both armies • Parliamentarians • Royalists • None of the above Return to Main Board

34. 200 points • What is a civil war? • A war where two sides from the same country fight each other • A war involving many nations • Where both sides agree not to kill members of the public • A war in which only men over 40 are permitted to fight Answer Return to Main Board

35. 200 points • What is a civil war? • A war where two sides from the same country fight each other • A war involving many nations • Where both sides agree not to kill members of the public • A war in which only men over 40 are permitted to fight Return to Main Board

36. 300 points • What is absolutism? • The practice by monarchs or undergoing daily absolution to keep states free of the burden of sin • The belief that all citizens within a state must conform to one religion • An offshoot of Islam, in which it is believed that baptism, absolves all past and future sins • A system of government in which a ruler holds total power Answer Return to Main Board

37. 300 points • What is absolutism? • The practice by monarchs or undergoing daily absolution to keep states free of the burden of sin • The belief that all citizens within a state must conform to one religion • An offshoot of Islam, in which it is believed that baptism, absolves all past and future sins • A system of government in which a ruler holds total power Return to Main Board

38. 400 points • The English Bill of Rights did all of the following EXCEPT • Abolish Parliament • Recognize Parliament’s right to make laws • Prevent monarchs from raising armies • Recognize the right to jury trials Answer Return to Main Board

39. 400 points • The English Bill of Rights did all of the following EXCEPT • Abolish Parliament • Recognize Parliament’s right to make laws • Prevent monarchs from raising armies • Recognize the right to jury trials Return to Main Board

40. 500 points • What law protects prisoners from going to jail prior to seeing the judge? • Surrealism • Restoration • Habeas corpus • Skepticism Answer Return to Main Board

41. 500 points • What law protects prisoners from going to jail prior to seeing the judge? • Surrealism • Restoration • Habeas corpus • Skepticism Return to Main Board