Frederick the Great
What did Frederick the Great's father want to be the foundation and sole pillar for his son's temporal and eternal welfare?
a proper love and fear of God
How long has Paris been the capital one France
Over 1,000 years
What significant events happened in 1776 and 1789?
13 colonies declared independence from Britain in 1776, a revolution began in France in 1789.
Where is the Cape of Good Hope?
on the southwesternmost point of Africa
In the ceremony to crown him emperor, how did Napoleon demonstrate that he answered to no one?
He took the crown from the pope and crowned himself
Why does Singapore have to import much of their food?
Only 2% of their land is used for farming
How did the American Revolution inspire people in other countries to seek freedom?
They saw how American citizens were able to vote and determine who would serve in their government
What did some English writers in the 1700s say that slavery violated?
human rights
we remember the lesson better; we connect with it better
Why did Frederick the Great's father make arrangements for his son to have a company of young soldiers when he was a boy?
to prepare him to be a military leader
They produced things on their own farms and in their own homes and workshops
What was the Latin Quarter and how did it come to be called that?
an area that contained many colleges; students and faculty usually spoke latin there
How did the American and French revolutionaries differ in their thinking about God?
American revolutionaries believed in God; French revolutionaries rejected God.
What is the sixth and smallest of the world's floral kingdoms?
Cape Floral Kingdom
What was Napoleon's goals in fighting the Napoleonic Wars?
He wanted to defeat the enemies of France and build an empire that recaptured the glory of Rome
How has Singapore's location helped it become a leader in trade and manufacturing?
It is on the trade route between India and China
The Monroe Doctrine stated that Europe should no longer see the Western Hemisphere as what?
a place to establish colonies
What was the experience of Wilberforce's friend, John Newton, in relation to slavery?
Newton was once involved in the slave trade, but was converted and wrote a book about the horrors of it.
What did Jonas Collin do for Andersen when he was a young man?
He believed in him and paid for him to go back to school
How did Frederick enjoy spending his free time when he was young?
playing the flute, writing poetry and music, and exchanging letters to discuss philosophy and ideas
What was the Industrial Revolution?
It was the start of the change from a farming-based society to an industry-based society
What is the Place de la Concorde?
the square of peace
Describe Enlightenment thinking:
Emphasized reason as the way to student and improve the world
What is significant about the 1,100 species of plants found on the Cape of Good Hope?
Many are found nowhere else in the world
What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?
Leaders of European nations met to rebuild Europe after the reign of Napoleon and discuss what should happen to Europe's colonies
How did Sir Stamford Raffles attract so many ships to his port on Singapore Island so quickly?
He did not charge the ships any fees for landing there
What was Pedro I position before he helped Brazil become independent from Portugal?
Prince of Portugal
After Wilberforce faced such fierce opposition, what is remarkable about the vote in the House of Commons that ended the slave trade in the British Empire?
They voted by such a large majority to end it ( 283 to 16)
What story of Andersen's do many people believe is really about himself?
The ugly Duckling
one that was efficient and financially strong
What is capitalism?
The economic system in which individuals invest money to start and grow businesses
Who were the first known inhabitants of what became Paris?
The Parisii tribe of Gauls
Why did Americans resent the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and the Townshend Acts?
They imposed new taxes on them, but the colonists had no vote in selecting members of Parliament, who imposed the taxes
Who signed a treaty in 1814 in relation to the Cape? What was the outcome?
The British signed the treaty with the Netherlands and gained permanent control of the area.
What is the Code of Napoleon? How does it influence France today?
a code of laws that enabled the legal system to operate more efficiently; it is the basis of the legal system France uses today
It now had a British-appointed governor to oversee it.
Who was Toussaint L'Overture and what did he do for Haiti?
A former slave who took control of the rebel slaves win Haiti and restored order
What were the two causes to which William Wilberforce dedicated himself?
Improving the morals of the English people and the abolition of slavery
Describe the childhood of Hans Christian Andersen. In what country did he grow up?
His parents were poor but loving, he attended a school for poor children. He wanted to be an actor when he grew up. He grew up in Denmark.
What change did Frederick make regarding court procedures?
He established impartial procedures
Why was the Bourbon Palace originally built? What is it used for today?
Built for the daughter of Louis XIV; today it houses the national assembly
What is seen as the beginning of the French Revolution?
When Frenchmen stormed the Bastille to seize weapons and release political prisoners held there
Who were the first known inhabitants of the Cape of Good Hope?
Khoikhoi
Why do many South Americans see Simon Bolivar as a hero of independence?
He fought battles of liberation throughout South America. He was an eloquent speaker and effective military leader