Topic 5.1
According to John Locke, what are the natural rights of man?
Life, liberty, and property
Which leader used nationalism to unify and expand France during the early 19th century?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which transportation innovation most accelerated the spread of industrialization across continents?
Railroads
Which book outlined the principles of laissez-faire capitalism?
The Wealth of Nations
In football, how many points is a touchdown worth?
6
Which Enlightenment thinker believed that power must be divided into branches of government (legislative, judicial, and executive)?
Baron de Montesquieu
Which Latin American revolutionary led independence movements in northern South America?
Simon Bolivar
This communication technology allowed messages to be sent instantly over long distances.
The telegraph
This thinker argued that workers were exploited under capitalism and predicted class struggle.
Karl Marx
What language is the most spoken worldwide?
Mandarin Chinese
According to Enlightenment thinkers, governments derive their authority from what concept?
The consent of the governed
Which empire faced repeated nationalist revolts in the Balkans during the 19th century?
The Ottoman empire
What role did imperialism play in the spread of industrialization?
Colonies were used as sources of raw materials and captive markets
The Meiji Restoration is an example of what kind of industrialization?
State sponsored industrialization
What is the highest selling video game console of all time?
Playstation 2
Which Enlightenment idea argues that society is based on an agreement between the people and government?
Social contract
Which economic system supported private ownership and investment during industrialization?
Capitalism
Which invention improved global trade by speeding up ocean transportation?
Steamships
Which group owned factories and means of production? (starts with a B)
The bourgeoisie (industrial middle class)
The Ides of March (March 15th) is significant as a symbol of betrayal and doom because of the assassination of which Roman dictator?
Julius Caesar
Enlightenment thinkers most strongly challenged which earlier political system?
Absolutism
What new social class emerged as a result of industrialization?
The industrial working class (proletariat)
What was a key social effect of rapid technological change?
Increased social tension between industrial workers and factory owners
What new business structure allowed investors to pool resources and limit personal risk?
Corporations (joint-stock companies)
Which BLACKPINK member was the first female K-pop idol to perform solo at Coachella?
Jennie