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100
On 14 July, 1789, the ________ was stormed by the people of France.
Bastille
100
Catholic Church and Galileo Galilei
Galileo went against the Church's accepted theory of geocentrism through his studies of astronomy and physics, ultimately being tried by the Inquisition for his heliocentric beliefs.
100
This leader said the famous quote, "L'etat c'est moi"
Louis XIV
100
What is absolutism?
Single leader ruling over a nation, usually through divine right.
100
What team does Taylor Swift's fiancé play for?
Kansas City Chiefs
200
In 1789, the Estates gathered for this assembly, for the first time since 1614.
Estates General
200
Social Contract Theory and Divine Right of Kings
Social Contract Theory, mainly developed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, posited that men had signed a contract in which they submitted to a centralizing figure of authority in exchange for their rights being protected. The King, having being placed on the throne by God, is therefore responsible for protecting society.
200
This leader crowned himself emperor in 1804, simply because he had the power to do so.
Napoleon Bonaparte
200
Why were Enlightenment philosophes often at odds with theologians?
Enlightenment prioritized scientific method and played down the importance of God's actions upon the world.
200
These two rappers engaged in a rap beef in 2024 that produced the smash hit "Not Like Us"
Drake and Kendrick Lamar
300
Napoleon was famously defeated, for the last time, in the battle of ______
Waterloo
300
St. Domingue (Haiti) and "Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity"
The latter was the motto for the French Revolution, which inspired the Haitian Revolution
300
This man headed the Committee of Public Safety until July 1794... and then lost his head.
Maximilien Robespierre
300
Why did the triangular trade between Africa, Europe, and the Americas exist?
Europe took slaves from Africa to the Americas to cultivate products (i.e. sugar) and then sold them to Europeans.
300
How many stomachs do cows have?
One - with four compartments
400
This type of trade refers to the trade between three regions. In the case of modern Europe, it is a term often used to refer to the Atlantic Slave Trade
Triangle Trade
400
Triangle Trade and Mercantilism
Triangle trade resulted from the growth of mercantilism. Mercantilism mandated that nations maximize export and minimize import, and the triangle trade allowed them to do just that.
400
This philosophe believed that men are born with natural rights of life, liberty, and property
John Locke
400
What were the lasting legacies of the French Revolution? Name three.
1) Haiti
2) Expansion of rights for French men
3) Napoleon & Napoleonic codes
400
Where will the 2028 Olympics be hosted?
Los Angeles
500
This military tactic allowed the Russians to beat Napoleon in the 1800s. It consisted of burning down large cities and retreating further into the freezing countryside, leaving no food or infrastructure for their enemies to survive off of.
Scorched Earth Tactic
500
Republic of Letters and Scientific Method
The scientific method was developed through the communication of the Republic of Letters, an intellectual community which kept in touch via letters all across Europe and America.
500
This woman wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen
Olympe de Gouges
500
What is the difference between mercantilism and capitalism?
Mercantilism is a precursor to capitalism. It refers to political supremacy through accumulation of wealth, especially precious metals. Capitalism focuses on profit via private institutions and corporations through production of goods.
500
Who won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series this year, being the first black man to do so?
Tramell Tillman (Severance)