Age of Absolutism & Enlightenment (wh1-wh4)
A major concept promoted by philosophers of the Enlightenment was the need for
a. return to traditional medieval ideas
b. the use of reason for rational and logical thinking
c. Strengthening the power of the organized religions
B. The use of reason for rational and logical thinking
Out of 100%, what percentage of Frances population belonged to the Third Estate?
97-98%
What event totally changed the way men lived and contributed to the Industrial Revolution?
a.stone age b.golden age c. nomadic life d.Agricultural revolution
d. agricultural revolution
What is the definition of Nationalism?
Having extreme pride, loyalty, and devotion in your country.
What is Anti-semitism?
a. prejudice towards catholics b.prejudice towards Asians
c.Prejudice towards those in your country d. Prejudice towards Jewish people.
D. prejudice towards Jewish people.
System of government is characterized by centralization of power and rule by divine right?
a. absolute monarchies b.limited monarchies c.republics
a. absolute monarchies
Which is an accurate description of the tax system in France in the years before the French Revolution?
a. only peasants and clergy paid taxes
b.Only about 2 percent of the nobility paid any taxes
c. The nobility paid taxes only on land, not on income
d. the members of the Third Estate paid almost all of the taxes
s. the members of the third estate paid almost all of the taxes
Seed drill, Enclosure Movement, Crop Rotation, Cotton Gin
What is the definition of Imperialism?
extending a country's power/taking over another country through military force.
What were the two reasons the United States Entered World War 1?
Germany U-boat sinking the Lusitania, which killed American Civilians
a. American Revolution b. Industrial Revolution
c. Neolithic Revolution d. Scientific Revolution
a. American Revolution
What happened on July 14, Bastille Day?
a. Robespierre was executed by guillotine
b. French women marched all the to Versailles
c. A mob stormed a prison looking for gunpowder
d. All of the above are true
c. a mob stormed a prison looking for gunpowder
Which of these is needed to create an industry?
a.labor b.natural resources c. access to capital d.all
d. all
During the Russian Revolution, which group of Communists overthrew the Russian Provisional Government and Put Vladimir Lennin in power?
a.mensheviks b.bolsheviks c.white army d. parliamentarians
b.bolsheviks
Who were considered the " Big Three" that outlined the requirements for Germany at the end of WW1? Ill take just the countries
Clemencau (France), Lloyd George (Britain), President Woodrow Wilson (U.S.)
During the Reformation, what man nailed his 95 theses to the church door outlining questions and propositions debating the teaching of the catholic church.
Martin Luther
what was promised by the 3rd estate at the signing of the Tennis Court Oath
a. To rid France of the monarchy,
b. to reduce the trading abilities of great Britain
c. to not leave until writing a new constitution for France
c. to not leave until writing a new constitution for France
Summarize the Triangular Trade/Middle Passage during the Industrial Revolution
Slaves were traded to the Americas, where they cultivated natural resources. The resources were sent to Europe to be made into goods. Then taken to Africa to be traded for more slaves.
a.Berlin Conference b.Paris Peace Conference
c.Geneva Convention d.The Treaty of Versilles
a. Berlin Conference (was in your homework)
what were the causes of World War 1? (M.A.N.I.A)
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism, Assassination
(Extra 400 points if you can explain each one)
Using the drawings, we drew in class to remember the Enlightenment philosophers, choose three philosophers and draw the way we remember them.
Varies
Locke, Hobbes, Montesquie, Voltaire
Reign of terror
Child Labor, Working conditions, etc.
Why is the Suez canal important? Daily DOUBLE!!!!
a.more efficient trade route through Latin America
b.more efficient trade route between Europe and Asia
c.Relatively unimportant to global trade
d.Divided Africa amongst rival European powers
b. more efficient trade route between Europe and Asia (in homework!)
The "Big Three" came together after WW1 to discuss their plans for moving forward. What is this meeting known as?
a.Geneva Convention b.Berlin Conference
c.Provisional Government d.Paris Peace Conference
Paris Peace Conference
at the Paris Peace conference the big three created the Treaty of Versailles.
(What did the Treaty of Versailles make Germany do? 400 points)