Unit #2 Packet #3
Global Studies
Unit 2: Power & Control
Name:
Absolute Monarchs
Quiz: Friday October 17th
Essential Questions: Each of the following questions can be used and applied throughout the unit to
tie the content and skills back to the theme of “Power & Control”.
• Explain how power in attained, gained and lost by individuals, groups and nations.
• Compare and contrast the governments and rulers that are considered to be absolute.
Objectives: Each of the following objectives can be used to further designate content and skill
objectives throughout the unit. This material will be covered on the quizzes and test for the unit.
Students will be able to:
1. Write supported by valid research that follows an organizational pattern.
2. Analyze by interpreting political cartoons and propaganda posters.
3. Take effective notes.
4. Interpret and gather information from maps.
5. Compare and contrast information effectively using graphic organizers.
Key Terms:
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Absolute Monarchy
Nobility
Ten Characteristics of Absolute Leaders
Louis XIV of France
Monday
Tuesday
13
No School
Wednesday
14
Part A: 10
Characteristics of
Absolutism
Homework: Part
B: Absolutism
Reading and
Questions
Thursday
15
Part C: Louis XIV
Matching
Homework: Part
D: Day in the Life
of Louis reading
& Cartoon
Friday
16
Part E: Absolute
Leaders from
History
17
Absolutism Quiz
Notes/Bell Work
The Ten Characteristics of an Absolute Ruler
Part A:
Class Notes
Absolutism: ___ _______________________________________________________________________
1.
Protect and Expand the State
2.
Maintain Public Order
3.
Win the Support of the Nobility
4.
Control the Nobility
5.
Promote Economic Growth
6.
Maintain an Independent Source of
Income
7.
Develop Nationalism
8.
Inspire Loyalty
9.
Use the Power of the Law
10.
Establish a Sense of Purpose
Part C:
In Class
Directions: Choose 4 of the 8 leaders given, and fill in examples of each characteristic they have
or explain how they do not have a particular characteristic! Then determine if you think they should be
considered an absolute leader or not!
10 Characteristics
1.
2.
3.
Part E:
In Class
4.
Protect & Expand
the State
Maintain Public
Order
Win the Support
of the Nobility
Control the
Nobility
Promote
Economic Growth
Maintain an
Independent
Source of Income
Develop
Nationalism
Inspire Loyalty
Use the Power of
the Law
Establish a Sense
of Purpose
Are they
Absolute?
Yes or No
Yes or No
Yes or No
Yes or No