European Empires

What was the primary political purpose behind the propagation of the Divine Right Theory?

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. Retain power of the Church
B. Propagate dictatorship
C. Retain monarchy Correct

Explanation

The Divine Right of Kings was a political and religious doctrine used to justify the absolute authority of monarchs. It claimed that a king was subject to no earthly authority and derived his right to rule directly from God.

D. Discard monarchy

Correct Answer

Retain monarchy