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B
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100
“The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth; for kings are not only God's lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God's throne, but even by God himself are called gods.”
Which of the following people would have been most likely to agree with this statement?
A. Cromwell B. Louis XIV C. William D. Locke
B. Louis XIV
100
Enlightenment Thinkers Beliefs
Locke ?????
Smith ?????
1st row: A. Social Contract OR B. Gov. protects rights people can rebel
2nd row: C. separation of power OR D. free trade
1st row: B. Gov. protects rights people can rebel
2nd row: D. free trade
100
In which of the following pairs of events was the first event a direct cause of the second?
A Peter the Great visited Western Europe. / B. Peter the Great began a number of reforms in Russia.
B A. Peter the Great began a number of reforms in Russia. / B. Peter the Great built a new capital city.
C A. Peter the Great built a new capital city. / B. Peter the Great waged war against Sweden
D A. Peter the Great waged war against Sweden. / B. Peter the Great visited Western Europe
A Peter the Great visited Western Europe. / B. Peter the Great began a number of reforms in Russia.
100
Catherine the Great expanded Russian territory into...
A Western Europe.
B North America.
C Eastern Europe.
D Sweden.
C Eastern Europe.
100
How were the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers influenced by the Scientific Revolution?
A because its thinkers used logic and reason to examine society and try to improve it
B challenged many traditional and religious ideas
C made them look for new solutions to social problems
D All of the above
D All of the above
200
During the English Civil War, which group would have been most likely to oppose the execution of Charles I?
A. Cavaliers C. Puritans
B. Roundheads D. Parliamentarians
B. Roundheads
200
In the 1500s, major wars broke out in Europe between which two groups?
A Puritans and Huguenots
B Protestants and Catholics
C Tudors and Stuarts
D Monarchs and popes
B Protestants and Catholics
200
Which of the following conclusions are best supported by the map? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A Philip II sought to prevent the expansion of the Ottoman Empire.
B The Spanish Armada was defeated off the coast of England in 1588.
C Spain fought to end rebellions in the Netherlands.
D Under Philip II, Spain aspired to take control of the Holy Roman Empire.
B The Spanish Armada was defeated off the coast of England in 1588.
C Spain fought to end rebellions in the Netherlands.
200
What point did Parliament make by executing Charles I?
A England should be ruled according to divine right.
B Parliament had the right to choose its own monarch.
C The Cavaliers had won control of England.
D No monarch could claim absolute power in England
D No monarch could claim absolute power in England
200
Methods by which Philip II tried to expand Spanish power.
A tried to expand Spanish power through marriage and war.
B fought many wars during his reign.
C Was a great military leader
D A and B
D A and B
300
Beginning with the earliest event, what is the correct sequence of events?
A. Gold and silver fund Spain’s “golden century.” / The Spanish take gold and silver from the Americas. / The Spanish claim colonies in the Americas.
B. The Spanish claim colonies in the Americas. / The Spanish take gold and silver from the Americas. / Gold and silver fund Spain’s “golden century.”
B. The Spanish claim colonies in the Americas. / The Spanish take gold and silver from the Americas. / Gold and silver fund Spain’s “golden century.”
300
“There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.”
Which enlightenment thinker would agree?
A Rousseau C Voltaire
B Wollstonecraft D Locke
B Wollstonecraft
300
How did Charles I show his intention of ignoring the 1628 Petition of Right?
A by refusing to sign it
B by dissolving Parliament
C by forming the Church of England
D by ending the Commonwealth
B by dissolving Parliament
300
Which Enlightenment idea is most associated with the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
A People form social contracts to protect themselves and their rights.
B People cannot overthrow the monarchs chosen by God to lead.
C Men and women should be treated equally in society.
D All people are born with natural rights that governments must protect.
A People form social contracts to protect themselves and their rights.
300
How was Louis XIV’s relationship with the French nobility? Select all that apply
A He feared the nobility to some extent and wished to limit its power
B Treated them equally so they do not rebel or gain favor
C Enjoyed having es with them
D learned from them to modernize his country
A He feared the nobility to some extent and wished to limit its power
B Treated them equally so they do not rebel or gain favor
400
“. . . all men are created equal, that they are endowed . . . with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. . . . whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . .”
―The Declaration of Independence, 1776
Who influenced this?
A. Bossuet C. Montesquieu
B. Rousseau D. Locke
D. Locke
400
What can be inferred from this photograph about Louis XIV? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A Believed in divine right of kings
B wanted to show off his power and prestige
C inherited a powerful kingdom
D spent a lot of money on the arts
B wanted to show off his power and prestige
D spent a lot of money on the arts
400
“That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal; That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of Parliament, is against law; . . .That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament; That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted . . .”
This passage is most likely an excerpt from the
A U.S. Constitution.
B Edict of Nantes.
C English Bill of Rights.
D Declaration of Independence.
C English Bill of Rights.
400
Which of the following are actions that Empress Maria Theresa took to reform Austria? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A established a policy of religious toleration
B funded public schools
C improved the tax system
D freed the serfs
B funded public schools
C improved the tax system
400
What improvements did Frederick make in Prussia to contribute to his nation’s success as a major power?
A established public schools
B modernized laws
C reformed the government
D All of the above
D All of the above
500
As king of France, what did Henry IV do to lessen religious conflict? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A convert to Catholicism
B convert to Protestantism
C issue the Edict of Worms
D issue the Edict of Nantes
A convert to Catholicism
D issue the Edict of Nantes
500
During the 1500s and 1600s, the most successful English monarchs were those who...
A ruled with absolute power.
B cooperated with Parliament
C supported Catholicism and the church
D ignored the Magna Carta and Bill of Rights
B cooperated with Parliament
500
Why did Peter the Great wish to acquire a warm-water port for Russia?
A to launch a naval attack against Sweden
B to increase trade with the West
C to encourage voyages of exploration
D to defeat the Ottoman empire
B to increase trade with the West
500
James Madison was the fourth President of the United States and one of the nation’s Founding Fathers. He wrote about all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary. Which enlightenment thinker influenced this?
A Locke C Smith
B Montesquieu D Wollstonecraft
B Montesquieu
500
How was the reign of Charles I with that of Charles II different? (Pick TWO)
A I worked well with parliament and II did not
B II worked well with parliament and I did not
C II was executed for treason and I knew Parliament would not allow absolute monarchy
D I was executed for treason and II knew Parliament would not allow absolute monarchy
B II worked well with parliament and I did not
D I was executed for treason and II knew Parliament would not allow absolute monarchy