Divine Theory

Question 1

What is the divine right theory?

Answer 1

The divine right theory is the political doctrine that a monarch derives their right to rule directly from the will of God.

Question 2

True or False: The divine right theory suggests that kings are accountable only to God.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: According to the divine right theory, a monarch’s authority is _______.

Answer 3

God-given

Question 4

Which historical period is most associated with the divine right theory?

Answer 4

The Middle Ages and early modern period.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Who is often cited as a key proponent of the divine right of kings?

Answer 5

A) James I of England

Question 6

What is one major critique of the divine right theory?

Answer 6

It undermines the principles of democracy and the rule of law.

Question 7

True or False: The divine right theory was universally accepted throughout Europe.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What role did the divine right theory play in the justification of absolute monarchy?

Answer 8

It provided a religious justification for the monarch’s absolute power and authority.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The divine right theory was challenged during the _______ Revolution.

Answer 9

English

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following concepts is most opposite to the divine right theory?

Answer 10

B) Social contract theory

Question 11

Short Answer: Name one philosopher who opposed the divine right of kings.

Answer 11

John Locke

Question 12

What key event in France challenged the divine right theory?

Answer 12

The French Revolution.

Question 13

True or False: The divine right theory is still widely accepted in modern governance.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The divine right of kings was often used to legitimize _______ rule.

Answer 14

absolute

Question 15

What does the term ‘absolute monarchy’ imply in the context of divine right theory?

Answer 15

A government where the monarch has unrestricted power, justified by divine right.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which document explicitly rejected the divine right theory?

Answer 16

C) The Declaration of Independence

Question 17

Short Answer: How did the Protestant Reformation impact the divine right theory?

Answer 17

It weakened the authority of monarchs by promoting individual interpretation of the Bible.

Question 18

What historical figure famously stated, ‘I am the state’?

Answer 18

Louis XIV of France.

Question 19

True or False: The divine right theory was only prevalent in Christian countries.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The belief in divine right was often linked to the concept of _______ monarchy.

Answer 20

absolute

Question 21

What was a common justification for rebellion against a monarch under the divine right theory?

Answer 21

That the monarch was acting against God’s will.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the divine right theory?

Answer 22

D) Popular sovereignty

Question 23

Short Answer: What role did religion play in the divine right theory?

Answer 23

Religion served as the foundation for the monarch’s legitimacy and authority.

Question 24

True or False: The divine right theory has completely disappeared from political thought.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What is one modern interpretation of divine right theory?

Answer 25

It can be seen in some forms of autocratic leadership that claim divine or moral authority.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The decline of the divine right theory coincided with the rise of _______ principles.

Answer 26

democratic

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which of the following concepts is most closely related to the idea of the divine right of kings?

Answer 27

A) Theocracy