(9) Which document was MOST influenced by John Locke and Rousseau?

The Declaration of Independence

(11) How did the French Revolution inspire the Haitian Revolution?

It spread ideas of freedom and equality among the slaves

(16) Which of the following is TRUE about Napoleon?

He took advantage of the chaos after the French Revolution to take power

(4) How did Galileo upset Church officials?

His findings went against traditional Church teachings

(15) Why was Robespierre's rule in France called the "Reign of Terror"?

He executed over 40,000 French citizens who held differing views

(17) The American Revolution later inspired the overthrow of which government...?

The Ancien Régime, France's monarchy

(14) Which of the following would have been a result of the Glorious Revolution?

Limited the power of the King, a victory for Parliament

(10) How did leaders gain absolute power? (Choose 2)

Centralizing their power, Emphasizing their "divine right" to rule

(3) Which of the following is a commonality between King Louis XIV and Tsar Peter the Great?

They made their advisors live near them

(12) How could the French and Indian War be viewed as a cause of the American Revolution?

The war was expensive, causing the British to tax the colonies

(1) What does "heliocentric" mean?

The sun is the center of the universe

(7) Why was the Haitian Revolution important?

The first and only successful slave rebellion in Latin America

(2) In social contract theory, what happens if a government does not protect the rights of the people?

The people have the right to overthrow the government

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(9) Which document was MOST influenced by John Locke and Rousseau?
The United Nation's Charter
The Declaration of Independence
Gettysburg Address
The Communist Manifesto
2
(11) How did the French Revolution inspire the Haitian Revolution?
The French revolution made slavery illegal in Haiti
It did not inspire it at all
It spread ideas of freedom and equality among the slaves
It scared the citizens into believing protest was harmful
3
(13) Prior to Toussaint L'Ouverture's slave rebellion, which country controlled Haiti (also known as St. Domingue)?
Spain
England
Portugal
France
4
(16) Which of the following is TRUE about Napoleon?
He added Russia to the French Empire
He was a leader in the French Revolution
He took advantage of the chaos after the French Revolution to take power
He created the largest Navy in the world
5
(4) How did Galileo upset Church officials?
His findings went against traditional Church teachings
His studies supported the findings of ancient Greeks
His theories did not agree with Copernicus
He was trying to uproot the power of the Church clergy
6
(8) Which political theory states that the government only rules with the consent of the people?
social contract
socialism
democracy
divine right
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(16) Which is the best description of Napoleon?
a French military hero
an opponent of the Revolution
Marie Antoinette's husband
executed King Louis XVI
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(6) Who is most associated with the Laws of Motion?
Galileo Galilei
Nicolaus Copernicus
Isaac Newton
Johannes Kepler
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(15) Why was Robespierre's rule in France called the "Reign of Terror"?
He was almost assassinated many times
He executed over 40,000 French citizens who held differing views
He tried to restore the monarchy to power
He made a secret alliance with the Catholic Church
10
(18) Why did people support Napoleon at first?
He started a revolution
He added territory to France
He offered stability
He created a system of anarchy
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(17) The American Revolution later inspired the overthrow of which government...?
The Third Reich (Nazi Germany)
The Romanov Dynasty (Russia)
Napoleon's dictatorship in France
The Ancien Régime, France's monarchy
12
(14) Which of the following would have been a result of the Glorious Revolution?
Established a permanent monarch
Didn't really change anything
Limited the power of the Parliament, a victory for the king
Limited the power of the King, a victory for Parliament
13
(5) -Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton These people are associated with which movement?
Mathematic Period
Scientific Revolution
Age of Astrology
Age of Exploration
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(10) How did leaders gain absolute power? (Choose 2)
Centralizing their power
Supporting the feudal system
Making their Navy bigger
Emphasizing their "divine right" to rule
Expanding their territory
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(3) Which of the following is a commonality between King Louis XIV and Tsar Peter the Great?
They made their advisors live near them
They expanded their empires by invading other countries
Created two of the largest empires in history
Allowed their citizens to have a direct democracy
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(12) How could the French and Indian War be viewed as a cause of the American Revolution?
The British had to become allies with the French, which angered colonists
The war was expensive, causing the British to tax the colonies
The British were able to defeat the French on 3 continents
Native Americans believed the colonists would return their land to them
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(1) What does "heliocentric" mean?
The world is round, not flat
The sun is the center of the universe
There are multiple solar systems in the universe
God created all living things
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(7) Why was the Haitian Revolution important?
It forced the Spanish to give them independence
The first and only successful slave rebellion in Latin America
The rebellion was led by Creoles
It showed how powerful Napoleon was, even though he was across the ocean
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(2) In social contract theory, what happens if a government does not protect the rights of the people?
A direct democracy is automatically created
New leaders must be elected
The government will divide into three separate branches
The people have the right to overthrow the government

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