During the Eighteenth Century, the Idea of Divine Right

question 37

Multiple Choice

During the eighteenth century, the idea of divine right

• A)remained a strong basis for government.
• B)was gradually replaced by more republican ideas concerning government.
• C)was replaced by the idea of "enlightened absolutism" justified by utilitarian arguments.
• D)was best exemplified by the reign of Joseph II of Austria.
• E)disappeared with the death of Louis XIV in 1715.