The printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in Europe is significant because it led to________.

a renewed interest in learning and increased literacy.

The three primary causes of the Reformation includes all of the following EXCEPT __________.

The control the church had on the monarchies

Why did King Louis XVI concede to the National Assembly's demand for a new Constitution?

Thousands of armed Parisian women captured his family.

Napoleon defeated most monarchs in Europe. Why was Napoleon's "Grand Empire" significant?

It spread ideas of the French Revolution and Enlightenment

Which event marked a more bloody and violent phase of the French Revolution

The Execution of King Louis XVI

While Catholicism believes that faith AND good works will lead to salvation, Lutheranism _____

believes faith alone will lead to salvation.

Adam Smith believed in laissez-faire which is the belief that_____________.

the State should not interrupt the free play in economics.

Two factors which allowed Europe to embark on a period of exploration and expansion are _______

increased power/wealth, and access to new technology

Why was the Tennis Court Oath significant?

It was the 1st visible act of the French Revolution

Montesquieu's most lasting contribution to the Enlightenment was his _________.

analysis of the government system of checks and balances

The American Revolution influenced the French Revolution in what way?

American's used Enlightenment ideas to overthrow govn't

Matin Luther's 95 Theses is significant because _______________.

It publicly questioned the abuses of the Catholic Church.

What was the defining characteristic of Napoleon's "New Bureaucracy" , or government?

Positions filled by ability/skill rather than rank/birth.

The Reign of Terror was caused by _________________.

Mass paranoia and fear amongst the people

All of the following were provisions of the Civil Code EXCEPT _____________.

Abolition of clergy and all property rights.

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1
The printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in Europe is significant because it led to________.
in increase in religious tolerance.
increased trade with Asian countries
increased corruption in the Catholic Church.
a renewed interest in learning and increased literacy.
2
The Renaissance (meaning rebirth) began due to a renewed interest in _______________.
African civilization
Greek and Roman culture
East Asian civilization
The arts
3
The three primary causes of the Reformation includes all of the following EXCEPT __________.
The control the church had on the monarchies
Failure to meet the spiritual needs of the people
Too much focus on religious relics
Corruption within the church and its leadership
4
Why did King Louis XVI concede to the National Assembly's demand for a new Constitution?
He was captured attempting to escape to Spain.
It was the only way he could be the head of the new govnt.
Thousands of armed Parisian women captured his family.
The French military turned on him.
5
The economic and political domination of a stronger nation over a weaker nation is _________.
communism
imperialism
direct control
colonialism
6
Napoleon defeated most monarchs in Europe. Why was Napoleon's "Grand Empire" significant?
It spread ideas of the French Revolution and Enlightenment
It led to end of the Absolute Monarchies
It led to e re-establishment of the balance of power.
It finally ended the french Revolution.
7
Which event marked a more bloody and violent phase of the French Revolution
The Death of Robespierre
The Execution of King Louis XVI
The Storming of the Bastille
The Tennis Court Oath
8
What social class experienced the greatest change as a result of the French Revolution?
The Working Class
The Bourgeoisie
The Clergy
The Nobles
9
While Catholicism believes that faith AND good works will lead to salvation, Lutheranism _____
faith and indulgences will lead to salvation
The Pastor not the Pope is the true head of the church
believes faith alone will lead to salvation.
every person is pre-determined for Heaven and Hell
10
Adam Smith believed in laissez-faire which is the belief that_____________.
the State should not interrupt the free play in economics.
the financial assets of the Rich should be given to the poor
The State should punish those who work hard.
The State should own all means of production
11
The economic theory that describes prosperity of a country depends on the amount of gold/silver
imperialism
capitalism
merchantilism
laissez-faire
12
What does the term secular mean?
wealthy
worldly
religious
intelligent
13
All of the following EXCEPT ______________ are causes of the French Revolution.
Financial Crisis
Abosolutism
Guillotine
Estates General
14
Two factors which allowed Europe to embark on a period of exploration and expansion are _______
The Renaissance and the Reformation
increased power/wealth, and access to new technology
an increase in trade with the Ottomans and the Renaissance
The Crusades and the coronation of Charlemagne
15
Why was the Tennis Court Oath significant?
It divided the rich from the poor.
It led to the death of King Louis XVI.
It unified the Bourgeoisie
It was the 1st visible act of the French Revolution
16
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Renaissance?
Age of Recovery
All of the Above
Change in view of human beings (humanism)
Urban Development
17
Christian humanism evolved from Renaissance humanism because both_____________.
felt that by entering a monastery one could ensure salvation
Viewed the study of literature (classics) as important.
Felt people could be reformed (made better).
Both A and C
18
Montesquieu's most lasting contribution to the Enlightenment was his _________.
identificatio of the natural laws that govern human society
theory that the government should'nt interfere with religion
analysis of the government system of checks and balances
theory that the government is only to serve and protect.
19
The American Revolution influenced the French Revolution in what way?
American's used Enlightenment ideas to overthrow govn't
Napoleon used the guerrilla tactics of American's
The French Revolution fought against the strength of Britain
None of the above
20
Matin Luther's 95 Theses is significant because _______________.
It was immediately seen as a threat by the merchants.
it was largely ignored until decades after Luther's death.
It became foundation for the Catholic Church.
It publicly questioned the abuses of the Catholic Church.
21
Which of the following correctly identifies "the 3 G" with the cause of "new" imperialism?
Exploration- Glory
Social Darwinism- God
White Man's Burden- God
Economic interests- Glory
22
Each of the following is one of the four causes of the French Revolution EXCEPT ______________.
government economic policy.
marxism.
population growth and labor.
abundant natural resources.
23
What was the defining characteristic of Napoleon's "New Bureaucracy" , or government?
Positions filled by ability/skill rather than rank/birth.
Positions were filled by rank/birth not ability/skill.
All positions were comprised of members of the Bourgeoisie.
Their existed more elected positions than appointed.
24
The Reign of Terror was caused by _________________.
the beheading of King Louis XVI.
Mass paranoia and fear amongst the people
Polotical compromise between the Jacobins and the Girodins.
The invasion of France by Germany.
25
All of the following were provisions of the Civil Code EXCEPT _____________.
Abolition of clergy and all property rights.
Religious toleration.
Right of individual to choose a profession.
Equality of all citizens before the law.

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