How were the absolutist monarchs of Russia and France similar? A They claimed to rule by divine right. B They belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. c They allowed nobles to hold great power. D. They believed legislative bodies should make laws.

The correct answer is:<br /><br />A They claimed to rule by divine right.<br /><br />Both the absolutist monarchs of Russia and France believed in the concept of ruling by divine right, which meant they considered their authority to govern as granted directly by God, making them accountable only to God and not to any earthly authority.