What impact did the Enlightenment have on colonial ideas about government?

advocated that governments have a responsibility to the people

In Hinduism, a person's dharma- or set of spiritual duties and obligations - is based on

Their caste and station in life

The 19th century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea that

Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial people

The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights are documents that

limited the power of the monarch

What was significant about the Haitian Revolution?

the first successful slave revolt

What was Niccolo Machivaelli's main argument in the work The Prince?

A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power

Louis XIV maintained complete authority by...

distracting the nobles with court life to keep them out of politics

Which of the following best describes Henry VIII's motives for his break from the Catholic Church?

He wished to control the church so he could divorce; leave doctrine alone

During the 18th and 19th centuries, increased contact between Europeans and Africa, Asia, and South America resulted in

the exploitation of resources and labor on these continents

a system of government in which a ruler holds total power

Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine right of kings?

the power of government is derived from the governed

In Western Europe, a major immediate effect of the Reformation was a

decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church

What was the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade Route?

it linked Africa and the Mediterranean world, growing urban areas

salvation could be achieved through faith alone

The Native American population of Mexico decreased from 25 mil to 1.7 mil by 1608. What lead to this population decrease

Diseases introduced by the Spanish

According to Karl Marx, history is the record of ...

struggle between classes and society

Which of the following is true about Ashoka, the Mauryan empire?

he built hospitals, improved roads, and promoted trade

Which of the following was a major reason for the colonies decision to launch the revolution?

taxation without representation; taking away of the colonists' rights

Why did Western nations start to practice imperialism around the globe?

Needed natural resources for Industrial production

The Committee of Public Safety was given the power to

defend France from internal threats such as enemies of the Revolution

How did the Industrial Revolution encourage Imperialism?

it created a need for new raw materials and markets

What did the Tennis Court Oath establish?

National Assembly would not dissolve until they had created a constitution

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?

the clergy imposed Catholicism on the peasants

What was the typical response to Western efforts to control different parts of Africa during the time of Imperialism?

Africans fought to maintain their Independence, but were outmatched.

According to the Sunnis, what was the correct way to choose Muhammad's successor after his death?

they wanted Muhammad's successor to be chosen through a community vote

Urbanization tends to occur as a result of industrialization. This is because ...

people moved to the cities for jobs

How did the "Glorious Revolution" get its name?

there was no blood shed in this war

Why were people hesitant to accept the heliocentric theory?

because it went against the Church's teachings

What effect did the plague have on trade?

Trade decreased because a lack of production and fear of travel

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1
What impact did the Enlightenment have on colonial ideas about government?
it infuriated colonial leaders who had rejected the enlightenment
introduced new ideas about government that hadn't been heard of in England
it taught colonists to remain loyal to their king and accept his authority
advocated that governments have a responsibility to the people
2
What group comprised the 2nd estate?
clergy
Peasants
nobility
bourgeoisie
3
In Hinduism, a person's dharma- or set of spiritual duties and obligations - is based on
bad karma
Their caste and station in life
the vedas
dedication to Vishnu
4
The 19th century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea that
Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans
Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial people
Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help
Most Europeans opposed imperialism
5
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights are documents that
decreased the wealth of nobles
limited the power of the monarch
intensified the conflict between church and state
established England as an independent state
6
When one country has trading rights in another it means they have ...
indirect rule
capital claim
direct rule
a sphere of influence
7
What was significant about the Haitian Revolution?
the first successful slave revolt
the first democratic revolution
was inspired by the Mexican revouliton
the last democratic revolution
8
What was Niccolo Machivaelli's main argument in the work The Prince?
A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power
A ruler should make his subjects happy so they don't overthrow him
A ruler should follow all the teachings of the Catholic Church
A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness
9
The birthplace of democracy can be traced back to
Rome
Crete
Sparta
Athens
10
During the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
devotion to religion
inferiority of the Renaissance
superiority of medieval thought
value of the individual
11
Louis XIV maintained complete authority by...
executing the previous monarch's entire family
distracting the nobles with court life to keep them out of politics
maintaining a network of spies to find conspirators against him
bestowing lavish riches on anyone who supported his right to rule
12
Enlightenment philosophers believed that individuals ...
all of the above
could overthrow their government if they were not protecting freedoms.
had certain natural rights.
should limit their government
13
Which of the following best describes Henry VIII's motives for his break from the Catholic Church?
Henry's aggressive foreign policy in Italy led to his excommunication
He wished to control the church so he could divorce; leave doctrine alone
Thomas More had convinced Henry of the political advantages of such a break
Henry had been deeply influenced by Lutheran theology
14
During the 18th and 19th centuries, increased contact between Europeans and Africa, Asia, and South America resulted in
the preservation of the rights of Indigenous peoples
closer cultural cooperation between Europe and these continents
a return to the political and economic systems of feudal Europe
the exploitation of resources and labor on these continents
15
What is absolutism?
a system of government in which a ruler holds total power
the practice by monarchs of undergoing daily absolution
the idea that the government has total power and is split between people
the belief that all citizens within a state must conform to one religion
16
The most important theme throughout the Enlightenment era was
experimentation and observation
the Church gaining power
individual freedom
the creation of new inventions
17
Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine right of kings?
independence is built by military force
God has chosen all government rulers
the power of government is derived from the governed
a capitalist system is necessary for democracy
18
Which of the following cities was the center of trade in the Ottoman Empire?
Damascus
Sarajevo
Istanbul
Athens
19
Which of the following discovered the heliocentric theory?
Copernicus
the Church
Galileo
Ptolemy
20
Having a large supply of gold and exporting more goods than importing follows what 17th centrury economic thought
commercial capitalism
consumerism
speculation
mercantilism
21
Which conqueror spread Hellenistic culture in the lands he conquered?
Alexander the Great
Ashoka
Phillip II
King Darius
22
Which phrase is best associated with enlightenment philosopher, John Locke?
life, liberty, property
life, liberty, jobs
liberty, equality, fraternity
God, gold, glory
23
In Western Europe, a major immediate effect of the Reformation was a
decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church
greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
renewed domination of the Catholic Church over the German states
24
What was the importance of the Trans-Saharan Trade Route?
it linked Western Africa with powerful European countries
it linked Africa and the Mediterranean world, growing urban areas
it allowed for the spread of Buddhism
the trade route dealt only in the slave trade
25
Which of the following groups was considered to be the lowest level of Ancient Indian society?
Brahmin
Kshatriya
Untouchables
Vaishya
26
Which of the French estates was NOT exempt from the main tax?
4th estate
1st estate
3rd estate
2nd estate
27
Before a nation can begin to industrialize, they must first develop...
a stable class structure
a strong religious foudation
an adequate food supply
a democratic government
28
Luther believed that
the Pope was the sole religious authority
salvation could be achieved through faith alone
the Bible had been mistranslated by the Greek Christians
good deeds were necessary for salvation
29
The Native American population of Mexico decreased from 25 mil to 1.7 mil by 1608. What lead to this population decrease
Wars between native groups
Crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions
Diseases introduced by the Spanish
Emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Asia
30
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Da Vinci
John Cook
Christopher Columbus
Hernan Cortez
31
According to Karl Marx, history is the record of ...
wars and conflicts between national leaders
increasing prosperity brought about by industrialization
struggle between classes and society
granting of more political liberties to all people
32
Which of the following is true about Ashoka, the Mauryan empire?
he was intolerant of all religions except Buddhism
one of the most infamous rulers in India because he refused to trade
he built hospitals, improved roads, and promoted trade
the Mauryan empire collapsed during his rule
33
Which of the following was a major reason for the colonies decision to launch the revolution?
taxation without representation; taking away of the colonists' rights
pressure from the French government
The French and Indian War
their desire to have their own king in the "New World"
34
Why did Western nations start to practice imperialism around the globe?
Want to spread their religion of Buddhism to Africa.
Need help from workers around the world.
Want to be weaker than the countries of Asia.
Needed natural resources for Industrial production
35
The Committee of Public Safety was given the power to
protect the peasants from thieves
defend France from internal threats such as enemies of the Revolution
restore the French monarchy
drain all the canals so enemies could not escape
36
According to Islam, who was the last prophet sent by God?
Jesus
Buddha
Muhamman
Abraham
37
How did the Industrial Revolution encourage Imperialism?
it created a need for new raw materials and markets
it made Europeans feel sorry for their "little brothers"
it made westerners feel obligated to improve the human species
it created a need for lands
38
What did the Tennis Court Oath establish?
That no one would support Louis XVI anymore
that the National Assembly would no longer support the Catholic Church
National Assembly would not dissolve until they had created a constitution
3rd estate would accept the tax burden for more political representation
39
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?
the clergy imposed Catholicism on the peasants
The 3rd estate's desire for everyone to be fairly taxed
The French's admiration of America's success
the bourgeoisie believed in the idea of natural rights and reason
40
What was the typical response to Western efforts to control different parts of Africa during the time of Imperialism?
Africans invited the Western powers into their land.
The Boxers fought against Western influence.
Africans fought to maintain their Independence, but were outmatched.
Africans ignored the West.
41
According to the Sunnis, what was the correct way to choose Muhammad's successor after his death?
they wanted Muhammad's successor to be chosen through a community vote
the Sunnis thought Muhammad's closest family member should take over
the Sunnis believed Islam should end after the death of Muhammad
they believed Muhammad's successor should be his lifelong apprentice
42
During the Agriculture Revolution Great Britain was able to produce a stable food supply. This led to what development?
decreased trade
increased population
increased colonization
decreased nationalism
43
Under Emperor Meiji, Japan began to
treat women with authority and become more of a matriarchal society
modernize
fall back to their feudalistic ways of the past
increase the gap between the rich and poor
44
Who was the most significant leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Augustin Iturbide
Miguel Hidalgo
Toussaint l'Overture
Charles le Clerc
45
Urbanization tends to occur as a result of industrialization. This is because ...
people did not want to work in factories
people moved to the country to farm
people wanted to develop colonies
people moved to the cities for jobs
46
How did the "Glorious Revolution" get its name?
it was an overthrow of the Pope
there was no blood shed in this war
it was a major triumph for the Catholic Church
it was a war fought over Christianity
47
In its early years, Christianity spread throughout the Roman empire because its teaching appealed especially to,
urban and cultural areas
emperors and other politicians
long-distance traders
the poor and oppressed peoples
48
Why were people hesitant to accept the heliocentric theory?
because Copernicus had no real evidence to support his theory
because Copernicus was not a credited scholar
because Galileo said that Copernicus was wrong about the planets
because it went against the Church's teachings
49
Because the plague killed so much of Europe’s population, it helped bring an end to…
Catholicism
Bureaucracies
Feudalism
Militarism
50
What effect did the plague have on trade?
Trade increased because more deaths led to lower production
Trade increased because people were more willing to travel
Trade decreased because a lack of production and fear of travel
Trade decreased because cities and villages had a surplus
51
All of the following inspired the French Revolution EXCEPT...
Enlightenment philosophy about human rights
Americas success in opposing British royal power
a passive peasantry
Americas success in opposing British royal power
52
Which religion emphasized the motto "Good thoughts, good words, good deeds"?
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
53
Why would the Buddhist rejection of the caste system appeal to people in Ancient India?
would appeal to all people because fairness is important in India
all people in India should follow the eightfold path which
everyone could reach Nirvana and this appealed to all
appealed to the higher castes because they wanted a more equal society
54
During the Renaissance, there was a rebirth of interest in the classical cultures of
Greece and Rome
Spain and England
Greece and Turkey
Morocco and Spain
55
The Declaration of Independence has had a major influence on people throughout the world because it
establishes basic laws for every nation
provides justification for revolting against unfair governments
guarantees universal voting rights
describes the importance of a strong central government

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