The Directory failed due to

Political infighting and corruption

Who was Ulrich Zwingli?

The leader of the Swiss Reformation

Why was literacy important to Protestants?

Reading the Bible yourself was more important than ritual

The influence of Newton can best be seen in which of the following?

The decline of the popularity of spiritual and supernatural explanations

Humanists would most likely agree with the importance of...

the application of reason to human institutions

Martin Luther is best known for...

Initiating the Reformation with his 95 Theses

Which of the following is not something that the Third Estate wanted at the onset of the French Revolution?

The total destruction of the French monarchy and the Old Regime

Declared Martin Luther a heretic & outlaw.

In 1789, King Louis XVI summoned the Estates-General primarily to

Raise taxes to pay off growing debt.

Which of the following is not a cause of the French Revolution?

The failure of the National Convention

Which scientific discovery immediately threatened to challenge the Church's authority?

The development of the heliocentric model

The statement, “There is no longer a nobility ... or hereditary distinctions" would be most concerning to which group?

Royalists, nobility, and monarchs

The Protestant Reformation paved the way for:

The Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment

Events such as the "March on Versailles" or the "Declaration of the Rights of Woman" were similar in that they led to...

A short-lived, temporary increase in women's rights and status

The War of the First Coalition took place because

After the death of Louis XVI, countries unified to combat France

When there is less money flowing in the economy, which of the following statements is generally accurate?

The prices of goods declined due to low demand for expensive products

A major impact of the printing press was...

A major increase in literacy rates, particularly in the lower classes

What happened to the cost of goods in Europe during the Age of Exploration?

The cost of goods increased due to the influx of gold

How was Calvinist law most similar to traditional non-Calvinist law?

Both were based on regulating peoples' morals and behavior

The Reign of Terror was significant because...

It signified fear of a monarchy returning to France

"The Directory" refers to...

The final French revolutionary executive branch prior to Napoleon's rule

"Traditional worldview" was generally motivated by...

Supernatural and mystical forces

Which of the following is NOT associated with Europe’s Scientific Revolution?

the immediate dismissal of the Catholic Church

St. Ignatius Loyola founded the Jesuits:

As exemplary Catholic missionaries for the papacy

Which of the following is an example of traditional market restriction?

Preventing individuals from taking certain percentages of interest

Peter the Great was predominantly concerned with...

Modernizing and westernizing Russia

Which of the following best describes "humanism?"

Philosophy that emphasizes the importance of reason and education

The march on Versailles was historically significant because...

Working class women ousted the monarchs and forced them into Paris

Which of the following is one way in which Protestantism was able to become more popular?

The spreading of ideas through small printed pamphlets

The suppression of scientific discoveries was mainly a result of...

Censorship on behalf of the Catholic Church in order to prevent questioning

The "market women of Paris" were primarily angry towards the monarchy of France because...

Famine and food shortages were hurting the economy and their families

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1
The Directory failed due to
Political infighting and corruption
Louis XVI's interference
Napoleon's repeated revolt attempts
French economic failure due to famine
2
Which European institution was most greatly disrupted as a result of the French Revolution?
The Old Regime
The Protestant Church
The Catholic Church
Mercantilism
3
All members of the Church wanted to censor the heliocentric model and wanted to charge Copernicus as a heretic
True
False
4
Who was Ulrich Zwingli?
A monk who believed in equality for all Spanish peasants
The leader of the Swiss Reformation
A member of the French Jacobin party, executed during the Terror
The pope who refused to allow King Henry to divorce
5
Why was literacy important to Protestants?
Protestants were required to learn the Book of Common Prayer
They wanted Christians to read the Pope's words
Reading the Bible yourself was more important than ritual
They were required to read Luther's sermons
6
Calvinist laws were predominantly based on...
Punishing those who worship the bible
Punishing Protestants
Morality and ethics
Migration policies
7
Louis XIV forced ___________ to live at Versailles
Jesuits
Clergy members
Nobles
Middle class peasants
8
The influence of Newton can best be seen in which of the following?
The rising economic influence of the merchant class
The increase in popularity of mysticism
The decline of the popularity of spiritual and supernatural explanations
All of the above
9
Versailles was built outside of Paris so the king didn't have to worry about
The foul smells of Paris
Plague and disease
Uprisings and assassinations
Overcrowding and lack of royal land
10
The first French Revolution government was called the...
National Assembly
The Directory
The Commune
National Convention
11
Humanists would most likely agree with the importance of...
the application of reason to human institutions
All of the above
mercantilism
the continuation of the Old Regime and traditional European institutions
12
Martin Luther is best known for...
Ending feudalism in Germany
Initiating the Reformation with his 95 Theses
Creating free market capitalism
The destruction of the papacy
13
Which of the following historical figures had the most immediate impact in starting the Protestant Reformation?
Zwingli
Calvin
Luther
Medici
14
What was the name of the Parisian government established in the wake of Bastille Day?
The Commune
The National Assembly
The Legislative Assembly
The Directory
15
Which of the following is not something that the Third Estate wanted at the onset of the French Revolution?
Economic reforms such as reworked tax codes to benefit the Third Estate
The total destruction of the French monarchy and the Old Regime
Changing the Estates-General to have voting based on population
A new constitution that would provide more fair circumstances for peasants
16
During the Counter-Reformation, what Spanish nobleman founded The Society of Jesus?
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
Ignatius Loyola
John Calvin
17
The Diet of Worms...
Declared Martin Luther, leader of the Church.
Declared King Henry VIII a heretic & an outlaw.
Declared the Pope, the Head of the Church.
Declared Martin Luther a heretic & outlaw.
18
In 1789, King Louis XVI summoned the Estates-General primarily to
Protect the privileges of the First and Second Estates
Eliminate feudal dues.
Raise taxes to pay off growing debt.
Increase the influence of the peasants.
19
Which of the following is not a cause of the French Revolution?
The breakdown of the Estates-General
The Estate System
The failure of the National Convention
The Old Regime
20
Which scientific discovery immediately threatened to challenge the Church's authority?
The development of the heliocentric model
The discovery of the atom, which disproved biblical creationist stories
The development of inoculations
The development of the geocentric model
21
Which of the following people would argue for the "Invisible Hand" in regards to economic practices?
Robespierre
John Calvin
James Cook
Adam Smith
22
The statement, “There is no longer a nobility ... or hereditary distinctions" would be most concerning to which group?
British advocates for democracy and economic reform
Politicians in favor of a republican style government
French peasantry during the revolutionary period in the late 18th century
Royalists, nobility, and monarchs
23
The Protestant Reformation paved the way for:
Columbus' "discovery" of America
Peter the Great's reforms in Russia
The Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment
Absolutism and the rise of feudal society
24
Events such as the "March on Versailles" or the "Declaration of the Rights of Woman" were similar in that they led to...
The legal conscription of women to France's revolutionary military
A short-lived, temporary increase in women's rights and status
The decline of women's rights as men feared that women were too powerful
The rise of female politicians in France
25
The War of the First Coalition took place because
Napoleon wanted to combat scorched earth tactics
Led by Napoleon, the French prepared to invade Britain
After the death of Louis XVI, countries unified to combat France
Napoleon invaded Spain
26
When there is less money flowing in the economy, which of the following statements is generally accurate?
Prices and demand remained the same
Demand for necessary goods, such as food, declined
The prices of goods increased due to producers trying to earn more money
The prices of goods declined due to low demand for expensive products
27
A major impact of the printing press was...
An increase in emphasis on bible study by the Catholic Church
The decline of salons as a point of exchange for information
A major increase in literacy rates, particularly in the lower classes
An immediate decline in religion and the belief in God
28
What happened to the cost of goods in Europe during the Age of Exploration?
Prices remained the same
The cost of goods increased due to the influx of gold
The cost of goods increased due to higher tax rates during the era
The cost of good decreased to the expenses of exploration
29
Which of the following events most likely had the greatest influence on the French Revolution?
Age of Exploration
Enlightenment
Protestant Reformation
Catholic Reformation
30
How was Calvinist law most similar to traditional non-Calvinist law?
Both used harsh punishment such as torture and death to scare people
There are no similarities
Both were based on regulating peoples' morals and behavior
Historically, ALL laws were based on Christianity
31
The Reign of Terror was significant because...
It led to French democracy
It led to the creation of the National Convention
It signified royalist sympathies
It signified fear of a monarchy returning to France
32
"The Directory" refers to...
The National Convention's name for the legislative branch of France
The Third Estate's temporary government established after Bastille Day
The final French revolutionary executive branch prior to Napoleon's rule
The ruling class of the Old Regime in France just prior to the revolution
33
"Traditional worldview" was generally motivated by...
Supernatural and mystical forces
Humanist ideology
Scientific inquiry
Continued belief in astrology, promoted by nobility
34
Which of the following is NOT associated with Europe’s Scientific Revolution?
improved understanding of anatomy
discovery of microscopic creatures
revival of the scientific method
the immediate dismissal of the Catholic Church
35
Religious zeal could best be described as...
Living a life of sin, which could lead to excommunication
Religious corruption such as nepotism in the Catholic Church
Extreme desire to please God
Going against traditional religions
36
Copernicus despised organized religion.
False
True
37
Before the Revolution, French debt skyrocketed after the-
American War of Independence
Napoleonic Wars
French and Indian War
Wars of Religion
38
St. Ignatius Loyola founded the Jesuits:
As exemplary Catholic missionaries for the papacy
To attack the papacy
To renew interest in humanism
To oppose modern education and censor public schools
39
Which of the following is an example of traditional market restriction?
Preventing individuals from taking certain percentages of interest
Capitalism
Allowing free trade between different European states
The "Invisible Hand"
40
Peter the Great was predominantly concerned with...
Establishing a new Russian government that emulated other European regimes
Preventing the invasion of Russia by France
Modernizing and westernizing Russia
Spreading Lutheranism to Russian territories
41
Prior to the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, most people believed in some sort of supernaturality.
False
True
42
Frederick the Great....
Introduced freedom of religion
Introduced Enlightenment reforms into Germany
Built on military and bureaucratic foundations
All of these
43
Which of the following location would NOT be a normal venue for Enlightenment discourse?
Salons
Taverns and bars
Jesuit Churches
Coffeehouses
44
Which of the following best describes "humanism?"
Philosophy that emphasizes the importance of traditional religions
The belief that free market trade is critical to creating a stable economy
Philosophy that emphasizes the importance of reason and education
The belief that absolute rule should be replaced by democratic republics
45
The march on Versailles was historically significant because...
It immediately led to the deaths of the king and queen of France
It caused Bastille Day
It initiated the Reign of Terror under the Committee of Public Safety
Working class women ousted the monarchs and forced them into Paris
46
Being heretical means that you...
Go against the Church and God
Believe in supernatural and mystical practices
Are rebelling against your government, country, or state
Have been excommunicated from the Church
47
Which of the following is one way in which Protestantism was able to become more popular?
Catholicism promoted the importance of reading, which many were against
Catholicism declined in power due to the Scientific Revolution
Protestants promoted the use of relics and indulgences
The spreading of ideas through small printed pamphlets
48
The suppression of scientific discoveries was mainly a result of...
Censorship on behalf of the Catholic Church in order to prevent questioning
Calvinist laws preventing scientific study
Fear that secularism could lead to mass crime
Absolute rulers fearing that their authority could be questioned
49
The "market women of Paris" were primarily angry towards the monarchy of France because...
Famine and food shortages were hurting the economy and their families
Enlightenment ideology was drastically changing France's beloved traditions
They wanted to institute a free market economy for France
France's monarchs failed to succeed in wars against the British

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