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

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

The American Revolution influenced the French Revolution in what way?

American's used Enlightenment ideas to overthrow govn't

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

The control the church had on the monarchies

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

increased power/wealth, and access to new technology

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

believes faith alone will lead to salvation.

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

It spread ideas of the French Revolution and Enlightenment

Matin Luther's 95 Theses is significant because _______________.

It publicly questioned the abuses of the Catholic Church.

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

analysis of the government system of checks and balances

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

Thousands of armed Parisian women captured his family.

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

a renewed interest in learning and increased literacy.

The Reign of Terror was caused by _________________.

Mass paranoia and fear amongst the people

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

the State should not interrupt the free play in economics.

Why was the Tennis Court Oath significant?

It was the 1st visible act of the French Revolution

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

Abolition of clergy and all property rights.

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

The Execution of King Louis XVI

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

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