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Question 9 • CMS 2026-2027 World History: Issues and Patterns CREDIT RECOVERY

Louis XIV is considered a perfect example of an absolute monarch because he

Answer
A
gave more political power to ordinary French citizens.
B
held all power in France and claimed to represent God on Earth.
C
left the throne and called for free elections to choose a successor.
D
reigned during a period of peaceful relations with France’s neighbors.

Explanation

An absolute monarch held nearly all governing power and faced few limits on that authority. Louis XIV reinforced this rule with the idea that his authority came from God, sometimes described as divine right. Therefore, the correct choice is “held all power in France and claimed to represent God on Earth.”

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