§3.3: Absolutism (P1)

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§3.3: Absolutism (P1)

Learning goal

What is absolutism and what are its characteristics?

What are we going to do?

1. What is absolutism and does it still exist? 

    (Introduction)

2. §3.3: Absolutism (Reading and use of English)

3. The absolute Podcast (Listening)

+4. So what is absolutism? (Writing)

L'état, c'est moi!

French absolutism is a system of government 

where the king holds ALL power, making laws 

and decisions without sharing authority. 

Key features include centralised control, 

divine right, and limited political freedoms 

for subjects.

Watch the video and answer the following question.

What characteristics of absolutism are visible in Saudi Arabia? 

What? Do exercises 1 to 4 (pages 87 +88).

How? Individually or in pairs.

Duration? 6 minutes.

Done? Discuss the answers with your 

              classmate.

Reading and use of English §3.3

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4. So what is absolutism (HW)

Write a short essay on absolutism (at least 20 lines). Your essay must contain:

- Definition of ''absolutism''.

- At least 3 characteristics of absolutism.

- Difference between France and the Dutch Rep