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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy would absolute monarchs claim divine right?To seize the lands of feudal noblesto justify their authority to ruleto satisfy the demants of religious leadersto ensure the good of the people
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWith which statement would Enlightenment thinker John Locke have agreed?An enlightened absolute monarchy is the best way to ensure an orderly society.The Glorious Revolution violated the rights of the English people.People have the right to overthrow a government that violates their rights.Monarchy is necessary because people are naturally cruel and selfish.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich document states that, when a government does not honor its obligations to its people, the people have the right to overthrow it?U.S. ConstitutionDeclaration of IndependanceMagna CartaEnglish Bill of Rights
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThis is when a monarch has complete authority over a government and its people.absolute monarchydivine rightconstitutional monarchytheocracy
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis king was an absolute monarch who was very conceited and built the Palace at Versailles.Henry IVCharles VPhilip IILouis XIV
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThis man was king during the French Revolution, and was beheaded.Charles ILouis XVILouis XIVPhilip II
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis man led the Reign of Terror, until he himself was beheaded by the people of France.Maximilian RobespierreLouis XVILouis XVIOliver Cromwell
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThis was the radical phase of the French Revolution.the Glorious Revolutionthe Reign of Terrorthe Great Fearthe Commonwealth
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThis was the tool of execution during the Reign of Terror.guillotineaxeelectric chairfiring squad
- 10. Multiple Choice
The intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th Centuries in Europe that emphasized reason and individualism rather than tradition was referred to as the
Great Awakening
Reign of Terror
Renaissance
Enlightenment
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was not a key component of the Enlightenment?
emphasis on natural rights
emphasis of reason and individualism
emphasis of the scientific method rather than religion
emphasis on absolute power from government to ensure success of a nation
- 12. Multiple Choice
This statement provides support for theelimination of laissez-faire capitalism.formation of government based on a social contract.continuation of absolute monarchy.rejection of the natural rights philosophy. - 13. Multiple ChoiceAs a result of the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights of 1689, government in Great Britain gradually became a:theocracylimited monarchydirect democracysocialist republic
- 14. Multiple ChoiceOne major effect of Napoleon’s rule of France was that it led to:an increase in the power of the Roman Catholic Churchmassive emigration to the Americastrade agreements with Great Britaina restoration of political stability
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT an economic achievement of Napoleon:creating the bank of Franceincreasing taxes on the lower classforcing the upper class to pay taxesnone of the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Bolivar, which political cause contributed to the Latin American Revolution?all Latin American countries were a democracyLatin American citizens had representatives in SpainLatin Americans had no rightLatin Americans had no say in government
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights were significant influences on the United States Constitutional development because theyprovided suffrage for all men and womenplaced limits on the powerof the governmentcalled for the abolition of all slaverysupported the development of federalism
- 18. Multiple ChoiceJohn Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to supporta return to feudalism in Europea government ruled by a divine right monarchya coiety ruled by the Catholic Chirchthe right of citizen to decide the best form of government
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle of the Enlightenment philosophers is expressed in this quotation from the French Revolution?natural lawnationalismfree tradesocialism
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThomas Hobbes book Leviathan was an analogy forNatural RightsGeneral WillSeparation of Powersthe need for Absolute Control
- 21. Multiple ChoiceVoltaire's main belief centered aroundFreedom of speechGeneral WillNatural RightsAbsolute control
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was the first to act upon Enlightenment Ideals?American RevolutionFrench RevolutionHaitian RevolutionMexican Revolution
- 23. Multiple ChoiceLouis XIV strengthened the power of the monarchy in France bycentralizing controlgranting democratic reformspracticing religious tolerationreducing the size of bureaucracy
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich quotation was most likely made by an absolute monarch?"The government that governs best, governs least.""I am the state.""The government must be based on a sound constitution.""It is the parliament that must make the laws."
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect did the American Revolution have on the French Revolution?It popularized the idea of democracy, and also helped bankrupt the French government.It led the revolutionary French government to grant freedom to their colonies in North and South America.It led the French revolutionaries to establish a system of government with three branches.It caused the revolutionary French government to declare war on England .
- 26. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Reign of Terror get its name?French revolutionaries committed acts of terrorism in other countries.European monarchs became terrified that their people would overthrow them.French revolutionaries began killing all of their enemies.The King of France tried to crush the revolution with violence.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat influenced the leaders of Latin American independence movements?the English Civil Warthe French and Indian Warthe Enlightenmentthe Crusades
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWho led independence movements in South America, beginning with Venezuela?Toussain L'OuvertureFather Miguel HidalgoSimon BolivarNapoleon Bonaparte
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the American Revolution, Enlightenment, and French Revolution inspire?Latin American Revolutionsthe Industrial RevolutionImperialismSocialism
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAn Enlightenment idea that influenced the different revolutions is ___________________.Limited GovernmentSeparation of PowerFreedom of ReligionAll of these
- 31. Multiple Choice* Freed 5 South American colonies from Spanish rule
* President of Gran Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia
* Born in Venezuela
Who is this historical figure?Simon BolivarJose' de San MartinFather Miguel HidalgoToussaint L'Ouverture - 32. Multiple Choice
By the end of 1850, nearly all of ____________ had successfully revolted and won independence.
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