Question

22 multiple choice 1 point
how does an absolute monarch, such as peter the great of russia, justify their rule?
○ they justified their rule with military support and show of force
○ through an idea known as divine right, that their mandate to rule came from god
○ most monarchs held truly democratic elections that allowed most citizens to vote
○ monarchs justified their rule by having a popular mandate from the people

23 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following would not be considered a cause of the french revolution?
○ religious devotion to the catholic church
○ extravagant spending by the french monarchs such as aiding in the american revolution
○ economic troubles including high taxes
○ enlightenment ideas about government authority

24 multiple choice 1 point
which was not a mistake that contributed to the downfall of napoleon?
○ invasion of russia
○ peninsular war
○ continental system
○ napoleonic code

Explanation:

Question 19

Absolute monarchs like Peter the Great used the divine - right theory to justify their rule. This theory stated that their authority to rule came directly from God. Military support was a way to enforce rule rather than justify it. Absolute monarchs did not hold democratic elections or rely on a popular mandate from the people.

The French Revolution had causes like the extravagant spending of French monarchs (e.g., aiding the American Revolution which drained resources), economic troubles (high taxes, food shortages), and Enlightenment ideas about government (challenging absolute monarchy). Religious devotion to the Catholic Church was not a cause; in fact, the revolution was often anti - clerical, and the Church's power and privileges were criticized.

The invasion of Russia (led to huge losses), the Peninsular War (drained French resources), and the Continental System (hurt French trade and caused resentment) were mistakes that contributed to Napoleon's downfall. The Napoleonic Code was a positive legal reform that standardized laws in France and its conquered territories, and it was not a mistake that led to his downfall.

Answer:

B. Through an idea known as divine right, that their mandate to rule came from God

Question 20