Revolutions
Reformation
Renaissance
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100
Name one of the common reasons for why a revolution takes place.
Oppression
Equality
Equity
Freedom
100
Why did Henry the 8th divorce England from the catholic church and create the protestant church?
Henry wanted a divorce that the Catholic Church would not allow.
100
Name at least one of the art techniques used during the Renaissance.
Shading, Perspective, Secular Subjects, Etc..
100
Name 2 enlightenment philosophers
John Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Karl Marx
100
During the Reign of Terror, who was safe from the guillotine?
No one
200
Many American colonists believed that British tax laws were unfair because…
They were being taxed without representation in Parliament.
200
The theory of predestination teaches that
A person's destiny is already chosen when they are born.
200
During the Renaissance, what was the role of patrons?
They gave money in support of artists.
200
This enlightenment philosopher believed in separation of powers.
Baron Montesquieu
200
Which phrase best completes the chart showing causes of European exploration?
desire for direct access to the valuable Asian spice trade
300
What was the storming of the Bastille and why was it important?
The storming of the Bastille was a violent riot that took place in the Bastile, a prison. This marks the dedication to violence in order to achieve the revolutions goals.
300
How did the Printing Press affect the Protestant Reformation?
Spread information on paper that helped Reformation ideas to grow.
300
What was the main issue that the Catholic Chirch was facing during the Renaissance?
Corruption
300
What are Natural Rights?
These are rights that you are born with and can never be taken away.
300
What is the Columbian Exchange?
The widespread trade of food, animals, and culture between the new and old worlds.
400
The below cartoon most likely refers to which of the following causes of the French Revolution?
The unequal distribution of taxes between the rich and the poor.
400
Martin Luther wrote about the fraud of selling indulgences. What is an indulgence?
Paid forgiveness for sins. Paying for access to heaven.
400
What does "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
400
Which Enlightenment thinker most directly influenced the idea expressed in this passage?
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. . . .”
—The Declaration of Independence
John Locke
400
What was the effect of European migration on the Americas?
The Native population dramatically declines
500
What is the "Estates" System?
A Social and Political way of separating the French people into 3 classes.
500
Which action did Martin Luther take to help start the Protestant Reformation?
He nailed his 95 Theses to the door of a church in Wittenberg to start a debate about his complaints against the Church.
500
What is Humanism and how did it challenge the Catholic Church?
Humanism is a renewed interest in classical texts and ideas. This fuels people to question the catholic church and not just follow blindly in what the church is saying.
500
How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Enlightenment?
It encouraged people to use reason to solve problems.
500
Explain the experience of an enslaved person going through the Middle Passage.
Answers vary.