Question

Match the enlightened monarch with the correct country.

1. Joseph II
2. Catherine II
3. Frederick II


Germany
Prussia
Russia

Answer 1

1. Joseph II- Germany

2. Catherine II- Russia

3. Frederick II- Prussia

Answer 2

1. Joseph II- Germany .

2. Catherine II- Russia .

3. Frederick II- Prussia.

All of these are considered to be one of the most famous Enlightened Despots, also called Benevolent Despots, in history.

An Enlightened Despot is an authoritarian and non-democratic leader who exercises his political power for the benefit of the people, rather than his own benefit or that of a small group.