Kingdom of Montenegro

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Kingdom of Montenegro built?Proclaimed Kingdom in 1910, evolving from the Principality of Montenegro
2. What is the political system?Constitutional monarchy with strong absolutist tendencies under King Nikola I
3. What is the key legislation?Constitution adopted in 1905, establishing a framework for governance and civil rights
4. What was the Kingdom of Montenegro and when did it start?It was a small country in the mountains that became a kingdom in 1910 after being a principality for many years.
5. Who was the king of Montenegro and what did he do?Prince Nikola I Petrović‑Njegoš became king in 1910. He modernized the country but also kept a lot of power for himself.

Absolutist Monarchy: A form of monarchy where the monarch holds supreme, autocratic authority.
Podgorica Assembly: A controversial assembly that proclaimed the unification of Montenegro with Serbia in 1918.
Christmas Uprising: A short-lived rebellion in 1919 by pro-Montenegrin royalist forces against unification with Serbia.
Self-determination: The right of a people to choose their own form of government and political status.