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- 1. Multiple Choice
What term means absolute or complete rule by a king or queen in European history?
Mandate of Heaven
Divine Right
Theocracy
Social Darwinism
- 2. Multiple Choice
Who was the person that led the victory in the English Civil War?Oliver CromwellKing Charles IIKing Charles IKing Louis XIV - 3. Multiple Choice
What was the result of the English Civil War?
King Charles I was victorious
Supporters of Parliament were victorious in defeating the king and his army.
Supporters of the king were victorious. Charles I ruled for 20 more years.
Russia was victorious
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would best describe the rule of Oliver Cromwell after the English Civil War?He was extremely popular with the majority of the people.He established a multitude of reforms that gave Parliament almost unlimited power.Many of his limits on freedoms were greatly disliked and he led as a military dictator.He gave Parliament almost unlimited power.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat British king lost the English Civil War?King Charles IKing Charles IIKing HarryKing Henry IV
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe English Civil War led to all of the following, EXCEPT:Adoption of legal documents such as the English Bill of Rights.Political reforms that would influence American Republicanism.A strengthening of the British monarchy.Transition from absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat British document prevented British monarchs from jailing subjects for political or personal reasons and from indefinitely holding prisoners without a trial or formally being charged with a crime?Ex Post Facto lawsThe Cabinet System memoWrit of Habeas CorpusEminent Domain laws
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe English legislative government is called.CongressParliamentMonarchialPatrilineal
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe first document that limited the power of the English King, written in 1215ConstitutionArticles of ConfederationSocial ContractMagna Carta
- 10. Multiple ChoiceKing Charles I locked Parliament out of their meeting place, this was known as (the)War of the RosesMercantilismEleven Year TyrannyA Bad Idea
- 11. Multiple ChoiceTwo sides fighting in the English Civil War were theBrits vs ScotsBroncos vs StallionsSquarepants vs ColtsCavaliers vs Roundheads
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWilliam and Mary came to power during a period known as theHoly RestorationGlorious RevolutionGraceful TransitionHostile Takeover
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to King Charles once he lost the Civil War?JailedExiledPunched in the face repeatedly by ParliamentExecuted
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat document did William and Mary sign to become the monarchs of England?The Magna CartaThe English Bill of RightsPetition of RightsParliament letter
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy were the people of England upset with James II becoming king after the death of Charles II?James II was FrenchJames II was a ProtestantJames II was CatholicJames II wanted to invade Scotland
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn England, the group that makes the laws and is made up of elected officials is called....................................RoundheadsCommonwealthCavaliersParliament
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAfter the English Civil War Oliver Cromwell established a commonwealth but then sent Parliament home and established a _____________.MonarchyDictatorshipConstitutional MonarchyAutocracy
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich document limited the powers of English monarchs?Petition of RightsEnglish Bill of RightsMagna CartaAll of them
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the supporters of monarchy (Charles I) called during the English Civil War?RoundheadsCavaliersBoyarsMissionaries
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDuring the English Civil War what were the supporters of Parliament and Oliver Cromwell called ?RoundheadsBoyarsCavaliersSerfs
- 21. Multiple Choice
John Locke wrote this book around 1689 to explain his opposition to the divine right of kings and uphold his version of the social contract theory.
The Prince
Leviathan
Two Treatises on Government
The Social Contract
- 22. Multiple Choice
In Hobbes's view of the social contract, people retained the right to question, overthrow, or replace their government.
True
False
- 23. Multiple ChoiceJohn Locke's thinking influenced what American founder?George WashingtonBenjamin FranklinAlexander HamiltonThomas Jefferson
- 24. Multiple Choice
Locke's inalienable rights include...
life, liberty, and property
pizza, chipa, and soda
life, property, and travel
freedom of speech, freedom to bear arms, and freedom of assembly
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHow did Hobbes view human nature?We are inquisitive and industrious.We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.We are naturally altruistic and usually willing to compromise.We are born a 'blank slate', and we develop differently according to our life's experiences..
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