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Social Studies, History
9th -
12thgrade
Unit 7: Absolutism and Revolutions
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- 1. Multiple Choice
This Polish mathematician and astronomer is recognized for his model of the universe that placed the Sun at the center and not the Earth. This is known as heliocentrism
Copernicus
Voltaire
Kepler
Locke
- 2. Multiple Choice
Proved Copernicus's theory about the connection between the sun and planets
Barbaerini
Galilei
Boyle
Newton
- 3. Multiple Choice
During the Scientific Revolution, the ___________________________ gained acceptance. It states the sun not Earth, was the center of the universe.
geocentric
humanism
heliocentric
theory of relativity
- 4. Multiple ChoiceKepler's first law states that the orbits of the planets are oval in shape orellipsesperfect circles
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which statement would Thomas Hobbes agree?
An absolute monarch can best guarantee law and order.
An absolute monarch rules with the consent of his people.
Individuals have the most freedom under an absolute monarch.
People are basically good, and an absolute monarch protects them.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Philsophes believed that society could improve without enlightenment
True
False
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.scientific methodrecipedata collectionmetric system
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who argued for freedom of speech and religion?
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
Voltaire
Descartes
- 9. Multiple Choice
What enlightenment ideal impacted Voltaire?
The idea that religion and politics are seperate
Liberty and equality are human rights
The middle class should pay the most taxes
Truth is found through science no facts
- 10. Multiple Choice
How did absolute monarchs maintain their authority?
By gaining complete control of the government, creating a standing army, & instituting economic policies designed to maximize the wealth of the state.
Through implementation of a strict policy of consulting with a parliamentary body as designated by the voting districts.
Through maintaining a strong military as to create a balance of power withing a particular geographic region.
Developing an economic policy focused on expansion within one's state as well as overseas expansion.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Absolutism means
the real power in any state must be religious and exercised by the church.
ultimate authority rests solely in the hands of a king who rules by divine right.
subordinate powers have an absolute right to advise the king on conducting the affairs of state.
no matter how humble, male citizens have an absolute right to participate in politics.
- 12. Multiple Choice
All created created an absolute monarchy except ___________________
Russia
the Netherland
Spain
France
- 13. Multiple Choice
In the theory of The Divine Right of Kings, to whom is the King accountable for his actions?
Parliament
God
Members of the Royal family
The people
- 14. Multiple Choice
GREATEST impact on Louis XIV's decision to consolidate power
Thirty Years War
territorial conflicts
nobles' rebellion
reliigious conflict
- 15. Multiple Choice
Louis XIV and Peter the Great both felt threatened by the nobility and the church
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
The "Sun King" - "I am the state."
Louis XIV
Thomas Hobbes
Peter the Great
Henry VIII
- 17. Multiple Choice
Method used by Peter the Great and Louis XUV to consolidate power
Had the pope convince people they were chosen by God
increased right and freedoms to the people
removed the rich and powerful from government positions
They kept ruling power with a few select families
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThis man was a famous creole general, that led the South American revolutionsFather Miguel HidalgoToussaint L'OvertureNapoleon BonaparteSimon Bolivar
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWho was the Haitian leader who led a successful slave revolt?Miguel HidalgoToussaint L'OuvertureJose MorelosAugstin de Iturbide
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was the only successful slave revolt in history that led to a new nation?French RevolutionAmerican RevolutionCuban RevolutionHaitian Revolution
- 21. Multiple Choice
Simon Bolivar led the Latin American Revolution against which nation?
United States
England
France
Spain
- 22. Multiple Choice
PRIMARY goal of the revolutionaries in the French Revolution
Abolish the monarchy and end absolute rule
For France to declare war on Prussia and Austria for more territory
To join the Three Estates and create governing body
To seek church land and redistribute among the poor.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was the only successful slave revolt in history that led to a new nation?French RevolutionAmerican RevolutionCuban RevolutionHaitian Revolution
- 24. Multiple ChoiceFrance was deep in debt becausemoney spent on the American RevolutionMarie Antoinette's lavish spendingthe 1st and 2nd estates did not pay taxesall of the above
- 25. Multiple ChoiceOne cause of the French Revolution was the emergence of a new middle class of merchants and professionals called thebourgeoisiearistocracysans culottesdenoument
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which was a major cause of the French Revolution?
Inequality in the tax code in France
Successful merncatilist policies
The Contintental System of France was established
- 27. Multiple Choice
Period of French history known as the 100 Days
100 days of the reign of terror after the French Revolution
100 days that the French held power before collapsing
100 days that Napoleon was in power after leaving for exile
100 days to conquer the
- 28. Multiple Choice
What event restored monarchies and the balance of power to Europe after the Napoleonic Wars?
Congress of Vienna
Parliament
League of Nations
Estates General
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT an impact of Napoleon’s rule?
Establishment of "Lycees" (public schools)
Uniform tax system and a national bank
Napoleonic Codes
Creation of a command market economy
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of these statements is most likely to be made by a proponent of natural law and natural rights?
God grants monarchs the authority to rule and the duty to give people their rights.
People are irrational, so science is useless in figuring out human behavior.
History teaches that individual freedom is an impossible goal.
Government does not grant rights; it protects them.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Social gatherings where “Enlightenment” ideas were informally discussed and spread...
debates
clubs
coffee shops
salons
- 32. Multiple Choice
The laws of the _____ included many Enlightenment ideas like equality of all citizens and religious freedom.
Robespierre
Napoleonic Code
bourgeoisie
Louis XVI
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the areas that Napoleon improved?Religious, Economic, Political, SocialGovernment, Religion, Domestic PolicyEducation onlyPeasant and noble life
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one accomplishment of Napoleon?uniform set of lawsSolved religious problemsDecreased the economyProvided funding for new building
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a Coup d’État?seizure of powera gathering of naval ships for battlewhen the economic declineswhen the leader becomes a dictator
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a domestic reform under Napoleons imperial rule?
Established public education opportunities
Institutes a period of persecution and execution known as the "Reign of Terror"
Set up a fair and equal tax code that led to a stable economy
Seized power through a coup'etat and issued the Napoleonic code
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