French Executions & Napoleon Dynamite
What event marked the start of the French Revolution?
Storming of the Bastille
What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire after they defeated the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople/Istanbul
Which Enlightenment Philosopher wrote about the right to life, liberty, and property? (His idea for natural rights)
John Locke
Which country switched sides in the middle of the Seven Years' War?
Russia
What ancient African kingdom was known for its great wealth and its ruler, Mansa Musa?
Mali
What execution method was used infamously during the French Revolution and why?
The Guillotine because it was considered more humane
The Mughals were descendents of which Asia Emperor?
Genghis Khan/the Mongols
Which Enlightenment Philosopher thought that dividing the three branches of government equally would prevent corruption the best?
Montesquieu
Who was the first Tsar of Russia?
Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV)
Who was the last Pharaoh of ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra VII
Which battle marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte?
The Battle of Waterloo
Which three holy cities allowed Selim I to call himself Caliph after he conquered them?
Jerusalem, Mecca, Medina
What is Constitutionalism?
The idea that governments get their power from a written document are limited to the powers within that document.
Which European Absolutist Monarch was 6'10''?
Peter the Great
What year did the United States land the first humans on the Moon?
1969
How did Napoleon impact human rights?
While he promoted an absolute monarchy he used his power to spread ideas about human rights from the revolution throughout Europe. He spread the ideas of legal equality, religious toleration and economic freedom.
True or False: The Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals were all native to the region they ruled.
False: they were all foreigners that conquered the region they ruled.
How did the Enlightenment affect the US?
Helped establish the government’s 3 branches, developed the constitution, and guaranteed natural rights.
What event would overthrow the English King without any bloodshed in 1689?
The Glorious Revolution
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand (1893)
What were some major impacts of the French Revolution?
France was able to create a standing army of 1 million causing countries to form coalitions to stop France; the revolution also had created a corrupt government that led to the deaths of thousands by executions, and gave Napoleon an opportunity to take power; several revisions of constitutions.
What defines the Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid as “gunpowder” empires?
They all rose to power by expanding their territories through the effective use of gunpowder weapons and military technology, particularly cannons and firearms, making them known for being the “gunpowder” empires.
How were the French, American and Haitian revolutions similar?
They were similar because they were driven by enlightenment ideals, rejection of established authority, and pursuit of liberty and equality, ultimately inspiring future revolutionary movements
Who would lead the independence movement in northern South America?
Simón Bolívar
What year did India gain independence from Britain?
1947