Enlightened Despotism That Grew Out of Earlier Forms of Absolutism

question 32

Multiple Choice

Enlightened despotism that grew out of earlier forms of absolutism, represented by the likes of Louis XIV and Peter the Great, differed from absolutism by:

• A) claiming responsibility to God and the church.
• B) emphasizing the monarch's hereditary or dynastic family right.
• C) justifying the monarch's authority on grounds of usefulness to society.
• D) appealing for public support through holding elections.

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Definitions:

Marx

Refers to Karl Marx, a 19th-century philosopher and economist known for his critique of capitalism and the theory of historical materialism.

Weber

A reference to Max Weber, a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theories on the structure of society.

Double Ghetto

A term referring to the dual burden faced by women who perform unpaid domestic labor at home in addition to their paid employment, highlighting a form of gender inequality.

Housework

Refers to domestic chores and tasks performed within the home, such as cleaning, cooking, and maintenance, traditionally undervalued and disproportionately assigned to women.