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Age of Exploration to Enlightenment
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1
Which theory was a threat to the Catholic Church?
gravity
Heliocentric
Geocentric
law
2
The social contract formed an agreement between___.
the king and nobles
the upper classes and the lower class
the people and the military
the government and the people
3
What is the MAIN purpose of the constitution?
allows the gov't to absolute power over the states
puts the power of the gov't in one branch
outline what powers the gov't has and dont have
bans the existence of royal monarchies
4
The graphic organizer describes which event?
Scientific Revolution
The Enlightenment
American Revolution
Glorious Revolution
5
The social contract stated that if a ruler misuses their power, the people have the right to
move to a new country
surrender more of their rights
protest and vote for change
overthrow, rebel against and set up a new government
6
The concept of “general will” is best described by which statement?
gov't the wants of the majority,whether or not they agree
The government has complete control
The people have complete control
The people have to submit to the will and power of military.
7
Natural Rights
Voltaire
Rousseau
Locke
Montesquie
8
What was the effect of the English Bill of Rights?
declared the monarch's power unlimited
the people of England had to have an absolute monarch.
Kicked Oliver Cromwell out as Lord Protector
limited the kings power and granted the people some rights
9
The Declaration of Independence was influenced by the ideas of which Enlightenment philosopher
Galileo Galilei
Oliver Cromwell
John Locke
Napoleon Bonaparte
10
Because of the Enlightenment, what major political change began to take place all over Europe?
Absolute monarchs began to take over European governments.
Mother countries followed economic policy of mercantilism.
Limited governments started to become unlimited governments.
Unlimited governments started to become limited governments
11
“Every man is entitled to take part in making decisions which all are required to obey.”
Voltaire
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Locke
12
What advantage did new navigational devices offer Europeans?
They were able to mass-produce goods
Theywere able to dominate the seas
They were able conquer new lands
They were able to increase crop production
13
Why do the people give power to the government in the social contract?
So that they could write a constitution
In exchange for the government’s protection of their rights
In exchange for a misuse of power
So that they could replace the government
14
Why is colonialism (having colonies) important to the concept of mercantilism?
Mother countries provided raw materials for the colonies.
mother countries used their colonies to bring in imports
Mother countries provided labor for their Americancolonies.
Colonies provided raw materials & markets.
15
Which of the following is an example of an unlimited government
Democracy
Absolute monarchy
Anarchy
Constitutional monarchy
16
Separation of power allows the three
the
branches to limit and control each other. “
Votaire
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Locke
17
Which nation set up their colonies on the
inland
partof North America?
England
Portugal
Spain
France
18
The "bloodless" take over of the throne by William and Mary from James I was known as the __.
English Civil War
Enlightenment
Scientific Revolution
Glorious Revolution
19
What is capitalism?
private ownership and investment of money for profit
government ownership of business and control of profit
20
1. How are mercantilism and capitalism
SIMILAR
? (7-1.3 and 7-1.4)
Trade did not play a large role in either economic system
Both systems focused on the role of the government in trade.
The primary motive in both systems was profit.
Both systems focused on the role of the individual in trade
21
Philosopher who believed in "individual freedoms" freedom of speech/religion.
Voltaire
Rousseau
Montesqueiu
John Locke
22
What was a social effect ofEuropeans finding new lands? (7.1.1)
Settlersset up European-style governments in the New World
Europeanmissionaries began to adopt African beliefs
Europeans spread Christianity toNorth and South America
NativeAmericans gave the explorers w diseases bck 2 Europe
23
which nationset up colonies along the
eastern coast
of North America? (7-1.5)
England
Portugal
Spain
France
24
What invention used the earth's magnetic poles to determine true north
gunpowder
compass
caravel
astrolabe
25
Below represents the effects of European influence on which continent?
Australia
Asia
Africa
The Americas
26
The picture most likely depicts which event in history? (7-2.1)
William and Mary's Glorious Revolution
Columbus landing in the New World
Queen Elizabeth calling a meeting.
King John signing the Magna Carta limiting his power.
27
Constitutional monarchy,Separation of the powers of government, Constitutionalism
Russia
France
Limited Government
Unlimited Government
28
complete obedience from citizens,Absolutemonarchy, Authoritarian rule
England
Constitutional monarchy
Limited Government
Unlimited Government
29
Which event should most likely go in the first box?
Scientific Revolution
American Civil War
Industrial Revolution
Enlightenment
30
All of the following European nations explored in North America
except_________.(7-1.1)
France
Spain
Portugal
England
31
Sir Isaac Newton is MOST associated with which of these?
Law of Gravity
Heliocentric
Geocentric
Theory of Matter
32
Absolute monarchs believed in the idea of“divine right.” What does this belief refer too?
The people
God alone
Executive cabinet
legislative body
