Question

Philip II of Spain, Louis XIV of France and Peter the Great of Russia were all considered absolute rulers because they

a. broke from the Roman Catholic Church
b. helped feudal lords build secure castles
c. instituted programs that gave more power to their parliaments
d. made government decisions without the consent of their people

Answer 1

Philip II of Spain, Louis XIV of France and Peter the Great of Russia were all considered absolute rulers because they made government decisions without the consent of their people. Option D is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

These monarchs believed they were God's representative on earth. Their kingship is by divine right.

They were of the belief that they were answerable to no one but God.