Multiple choice

What does enlightened despotism mean?

  1. Monarchical rule under enlightenment ideology

  2. Monarchical rule ignoring enlightened ideology

  3. Rule of enlightened scholars

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Enlightened despotism refers to absolute monarchs who used their power to implement reforms inspired by Enlightenment ideals.

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