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In the 17th and 18th centuries, the theory of divine right was most often used to justify the...
Introduction to free race policies
Supreme power of the Catholic Church
Establishment of an absolute monarchy
Involvement of the peasants in making political decisions
2
Which pair correctly links the region where enlightenment ideas first developed to a region to which those ideas spread
Western Europe to the Americas
Africa to Southern Asia
Asia to Eastern Europe
Eastern Africa to India
3
which right found in the Magna Carta is also included in the United States constitution?
Freedom of the press
Right to trial by jury
Right to vote
Freedom of assembly
4
This Italian Astronomer was the first to see the Moons of Jupiter and the Rings of Saturn.
Galileo
Bacon
Copernicus
Newton
5
Scientist, philosopher, alchemist, keeper of the royal mint, astronomer, wrote the 3 laws of motion, discovered gravity
Issac Newton
Tycho brahe
Voltaire
Robert hook
6
Which statement expresses an idea of enlightenment
All individuals have natural rights
History is. Continuous struggle between social classes.
Those who are the most fit will survive and succeed
The king is sacred and only answers too god
7
The signing of the Magna Carta and the glorious revolution were key events in England because they resulted in
Creating an alliance with France
Defeating Protestant nobles
Limiting power of monarchy
Annexing territory
8
The fact that the enlightenment closely followed the scientific revolution is evidence that
Scientific discoveries have little impact on other areas of culture
society can make important advances only in 1 area of studies at a time
Revolutions destroy knowledge and must be followed by rediscovery of past
Ideas that developed in one type of activity affect other aspects of life
9
In the 17th an 18th centuries, the theory of divine right was not used to justify the
Introduction of free trade policies
Supreme power of the Catholic Church
Involvement of the peasants in making political decisions
Establishment of absolute monarchy
10
In this passage Bossuet was described the power held by
Louis XIV
Robespierre
Joan of Arc
Charlemagne
11
English feminist writer of the enlightenment, her daughter wrote the novel “Frankenstein” she was...
Mrs Gaskill
Jane Austin
Elizabeth Barrett browning
Mary Wolstonecraft
12
Which was the most significant effect of the European enlightenment period?
It led to a revival of the practices of feudalism
Marked an end of the humanism that had developed during the renaissance.
It forced the individual to recognize that god is supremely powerful
Provided the intellectual spark for the American and French Revolutions.
13
Man European monarchs of the 1600s maintained that they should have absolute power to rule because they
Needed to defend their nations against threats from the Western Hemisphere
Thought that communism was the superior political system
Throughout that all people should have the right to a good ruler
Had been given their power to govern from god
14
This statement would most likely have been made by a person who believed in
Glasnost
Democracy
Oligarchy
Absolutism
15
Which best describes the effects of the works of Copernicus, Galileo, sir Isaac newton and Rene descartes
Interest in Greek and Roman drama renewed
Funding of education was increased by the english government
The acceptance of traditional authority was strengthened
The scientific method was used to solve problems
16
The puritan revolution and the glorious revolution are both closely associated with the..
Beginning of reconquista in Spain
Calling of the congress of Vienna
Expansion of papal authority in Rome
Rise of parliamentary democracy in England
17
Charles I, was executed after parliament found him guilty of what crime?
Theft
Arson
Treason
Murder
18
Which speakers statement best reflects the idea of the enlightenment?
D
B
C
A
19
The English enlightenment philosopher believed in a natural right to life, liberty and property.
Voltaire
Calvin Hobbes
John Locke
Montesquieu
20
New scientific knowledge and understandings that developed during the scientific revolution were most often based on
Geometric formulas and astrology
Church law and faith
Superstition and ancient practices
Observation and experimentation
21
The changes shown in the lists above were a result of which of the following?
The scientific revolution
Fall of Roman Empire
The american revolution
The crusades
22
Enlightenment thinkers encouraged the improvement of society through the
Teachings of Catholic Church
Development of absolutism
Establishment of a rigid social hierarchy
Use of reason
23
Which historical period is most closely associated with these achievements
Scientific revolution
Age of Alexander the Great
European Middle Ages
Pax Romana
24
In the English civil war the two factions representing parliament and the forced loyal to the king were referred as what
Roundheads and cavaliers
Tin hats and fancypants
Bloods and crips
Puritans and Catholics
25
When Galileo first observed this planet he said it looked as if it had "Ears"!
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Uranus
26
Which was not most highly valued by European intellectuals of the Age of Enlightenment?
Progress through the use of reason
Strengthening of religious institutions
Obedience to traditional ways
Loyalty to one’s nation
27
Newton discovered what aside from Gravity and properties of Light?
The 4 Laws of Munition
The 3 laws of motion
Law of the land
10 second rule
28
Which heading best complete the partial outline on British history below?
Beginning of socialism
Challenges to papal power
Rise of absolutism
Evolution of parliamentary democracy
29
King James’s words illustrate the concept of rule by
Social contact
Divine right
Aristocratic consent.
Popular sovereignty
30
His support for copernicus heliocentric model, through his observations would lead to house arrest by Catholic Church
Sir Issac Newton
Aristotle
Tycho Brahe
Galileo Galilei
31
Glorious Revolution in 1689, was a great influence upon that later declaration, the "English ______ __ ________ ".
Bill of Rights
Not written constitution
List of wrongs
Are just great
32
In which of the following documents is the principle of limitation of governmental power first stated?
English bill of rights
Deceleration of independence
French deceleration of the rights of man and and the citizen
Magna Carta
33
How was Copernicus's view of the night sky revolutionary, with the Heliocentric model?
Stars were in fixed positions
Planets were stars closer to earth
It was at odds to the Church's view
The earth was the center of the universe
34
One way. In which the Magna Carta, the petition of right, and the Glorious Revolution are similar is that each
Led to exploration of power
Strengthened power of pope
Settled religious conflict
Limited the power of english monarchy
35
Why is the enlightenment considered turning point in world history?
The factory system was used to mass produce goods.
The Colombian exchange occurred
Europeans changed their thinking about the role of government
Martine Luther broke away from Catholic Church
36
The actions of these leaders reflect the concept of
Natural rights
Mercantilism
Scientific theory
Absolutism
37
Which two speakers would support absolutism?
A and B
A and D
C and D
B and C
38
Which group expressed the most organized opposition to the scientific method during the 16th and 17th centuries?
Peasants
Clergy
Merchants
Political leaders
39
A main goal of the monarchs of Europe during the age of absolutism was to
Improve the quality of life for the peasant classes
Establish legislative bodies
Expand the control of the Catholic Church
Centralize political power
40
Who declared that the government was too corrupt and seized power and declared himself “lord high protector” he was...
Oliver plunket
Laurence Olivier
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Hardy
41
The events listed on this line illustrate the development of..
Universal voting rights
A constitutional monarchy
A divine right monarchy
A totalitarian form of government
42
Louis XIV (& Phillip II of Spain) are Examples of what kind of Monarch?
Absolute
Limited
Constitutional
Absentia
43
Elizabeth II is the United Kingdom's current Constitutional Monarch. Who were the first constitutional monarchs?
Edward VII and Anne I
Thelma and Louise
William and Mary
Frankie and johnny
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Which historical period is best represented in the ideas expressed by these speakers?
Early Middle Ages
Enlightenment
Counter reformation
Age of exploration