Which of the following best explains how theocracy and absolute monarchy are similar?

Answer 1

Monarchy is rule by a king, prince, emir, sultan, or other hereditary power-holder. Theocracy is rule by a religious leader or a person who is believed to be a god-in-the-flesh. In many societies, monarchies have been theocracies since the king was believed to be a physical god, such as in ancient Egypt or as recently as World War II Japan. However, you can have monarchies that are either secular states or states where there is an official religion, but this religion does not have ruling power. You can also have theocracies where the rulership comes to power via internal appointment or quasi-democratic election as opposed to heredity, so these would be non-monarchic theocracies.

Answer 2

A theocracy means the reign of the gods. This reign is transmitted through the reign of one person. An absolute monarchy, however, is where a king has total and absolute control over his subjects.

Answer 3

Theocracy and Absolute Monarchy are both absolutist forms of government; this means that the leaders in power have total and complete power over all political decisions and there are no democratic or feudal representatives in government.

Answer 4

A theocracy means the reign of the gods. This reign is transmitted through the reign of one person. An absolute monarchy, however, is where a king has total and absolute control over his subjects.

Answer 5

both were common governments for early river valley civilizations.