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2. A form of government where a single ruler, often a king or queen, holds hereditary power and authority over a state.
6. A title given to a sovereign ruler of an empire, typically a hereditary monarch who rules over a vast and diverse territory.
7. A system of government in which a single ruler, such as a monarch, holds absolute power and authority, often unchecked by a constitution or representative institutions.
8. A fundamental document of the French Revolution, adopted in 1789, asserting the rights and freedoms of individuals and played a crucial role in shaping modern human rights principles.
9. A profound and often violent change in a society or government’s structure, often with the aim of replacing an existing system.
10. A 16th-century religious movement that led to the separation of Protestant churches from the Roman Catholic Church, initiated by figures like Martin Luther and John Calvin.

1. A major period of social and political upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799, marked by the overthrow of the monarchy and the rise of radical political movements.
3. The struggle for independence by the American colonies from British rule, occurring from 1775 to 1783, resulting in the formation of the United States.
4. A member of the radical political club, the Jacobin Club, which played a prominent role during the French Revolution and advocated for revolutionary and republican ideals.
5. A sudden, typically violent, and unlawful seizure of political power, often carried out by a small group within a government or military.