The belief/theory that the right for monarchy to rule is ordained by God is known as...

Group of answer choices

A) Constitutionalism

B) Divine Right

C) Dictatorship

D) Communism

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Question 220 pts
What was the name of positions that Louis XIV created to give trained government agents the power to collect taxes and administer justice rather than the nobility?

Group of answer choices

A) Serfs

B) Intendants

C) Bishops

D) Aristocracy

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Question 320 pts
All of the following statements are true about the reign of Peter the Great of Russia EXCEPT

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A) Westernization benefited Russians from every social class and reduced financial burdens.

B) Peter created opportunities for non-nobles to serve the state and join the nobility.

C) women gained equality from Peter’s cultural reforms.

D) to obtain money for the army and navy, Peter adopted mercantilist policies

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Question 420 pts
All of the following are considered European absolute monarchs EXCEPT:

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Henry VIII of England

Peter the Great of Russia

Maria Theresa of Austria

Louis XIV of France

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Question 520 pts
The political belief that one ruler should hold all the power within the boundaries of a country is known as

Group of answer choices

absolutism

democracy

republicanism

oligarchy

Intendants were the primary instruments used from 1640 to 1789 to carry out local reforms in the financial system, judiciary and also policing the law.

Westernization benefited Russians from every social class and reduced financial burdens. On the contrary, westernization brought about increased taxes as the government was in dire need of funds.

Maria Theresa of Austria

Absolutism is a political theory and a system of government in which the central government has unlimited power in carrying out its responsibilities without the presence of any checks or balances.