Ancient Greece & Rome
The two leaders of the military in Roman Government were called...
Consuls
"The motto of the enlightenment is therefore: have courage and use your own understanding?" Who said this? Rene Descartes, Immanuel Kant, or Isaac Newton
Immanuel Kant
What is a constitutional monarchy?
government by a king or queen whose powers are limited by a constitution
Who perfected the steam engine?
James Watt
What was Haiti's Night of Fire?
the night slaves began a rebellion
In ancient Greece, __________ could vote in the __________.
citizens, assembly
Which of the following best describes Isaac Newton? influential scientist, father of democracy, or a leader of religious thought
influential scientist
What were Marie Antoinette last words?
""Let them eat cake"
What is capital?
Money invested to make money
Which Mexican ruler fought against the Texans at the Alamo?
Santa Anna
Athenians would vote to __________ people who were considered dangerous to the polis.
ostracize
"Cogito ergo sum" "I think therefore, I am"... who said this?
Rene Descartes
Name the consecutive order of the three estates?
The Clergy, The Nobles, The Peasants
Who was Charles Dickens?
A popular writer who described the hard life of many people in England in the 1800's
Who began Haiti's struggle for independence?
Boukman
Pericles was a gifted __________ who led Athens during its Golden Age.
orator
An agreement among individuals in a society and a ruler or government where individuals give up some of their freedoms in exchange for protection by the ruler or government. What is this called? Social Contract, Absolute Monarchy, or a Parliament
Social Contract
The Sun King who famously said “I am the state
Louis XIV
Which inventions helped people in the textile industry? Steam Engine, Spinning Jenny, or Light Bulbs
Spinning Jenny
Who led the Mexican Revolution?
Miguel Hidalgo
The founder of Carthage was...
Dido
John Locke believed it was the duty of the government to...
Protect the natural rights of citizens
What is Queen Marie Antoinette remembered for?
Her extreme spending habits on her hair, clothes and gambling.
What is debtors' prison?
a jail for people who could not pay money that they owed
Who was the most successful liberator in South America?
Simon Bolivar