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Absolutism and the Rising Tide of Revolution (1500-1815) — Test

Question 14 • World History and Geography

Someone who believes in divine rule believes that God

Answer
A
wants government to be in the hands of the people.
B
chooses monarchs to represent him on Earth.
C
favors aristocrats and people of wealth.
D
supports kings and queens but does not choose them.

Explanation

Divine rule, or the divine right of kings, is the belief that a monarch’s authority comes from God. In this view, God chooses monarchs to rule and represent him on Earth, so the correct choice is “chooses monarchs to represent him on Earth.”

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