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Unit 7 World History Exam
Unit 7 World History Exam
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1776 : _______________ :: 1789 : _______________. What of the following best completes the analogy?
French Revolution ... American Revolution
American Revolution ... Russian Revolution
Russian Revolution ... French Revolution
American Revolution ... French Revolution
2
Which of the following is most closely associated with the belief that kings are God's representatives on Earth?
Limited monarchy
Divine right
Feudalism
Direct democracy
3
Which principle characterized the new governments as opposed to the monarchies that preceded them?
Royal rule
Divine right
Separation of powers
Powers of taxation
4
Which of the following is one similarity between Philip II of Spain and Louis XIV of France?
Both sought to promote revolution by encouraging nationalism.
Both sought to promote Calvinist beliefs.
Both sought to maintain absolute power.
Both sought to isolate their nations from foreign influence.
5
The principles leading to the 17th and 18th century revolutions are central to which type of government?
Socialist
Democratic
Theocratic
Communist
6
How did the 1689 English Bill of Rights contribute to the development of democracy?
It restricted the power of the monarch.
It abolished the role of the monarch.
It limited the term of the monarch.
It required the election of the monarch.
7
Which following best summarizes the principle of representative government fought for in the American Revolution?
The people elect leaders to act on their behalf.
Leaders are elected every four years.
Political power is separated among three branches.
The legislature makes laws for the people
8
Which quotation was most likely made by an absolute monarch?
"Government should have no say in its citizens' private affairs."
"Power is derived from the people."
"I am the state."
"Governments that ignore the will of the people must be overthrown."
9
In the revolutions in the United States, France, and England, the defining principle of democracy was —
universal suffrage
popular sovereignty
equal rights
national power
10
A major contributing factor to the start of an independence movement in the American colonies was —
the failure of the colonists to follow the British laws
a disagreement over the use of enslaved labor in the colonies
the lack of representation of the colonists in the British parliament
a worsening famine brought about by poor harvests in the colonies
11
Why did many Western European nations choose to establish constitutional monarchies instead of abolishing monarchies?
Many politicians were funded by royalist organizations.
Monarchies controlled the economic foundation of the country.
Monarchies provided a tradition of political stability.
Many politicians feared a violent takeover of the government.
12
After the Glorious Revolution, England adopted a Bill of Rights which —
required a conversion to Catholicism
eliminated the monarchy
established a parliament
limited the power of kings
13
Which of the following belongs in the blank space below?
Nationalism
Revolution
Magna Carta
Democracy
14
Revolutions, coups, and voting are all ways that people have -
changed their language
changed their religions
changed their governments
changed their locations
15
One characteristic of an absolute monarchy includes —
centralized control of all political processes by the ruler
a sharing of power between a ruler and a parliament
an elected representative body for passage of legislation
the glorification of the nation by all citizens
16
Great Britain is a government headed by a king or queen whose power is limited. This form of government is known as a
oligarchy
democracy
theocracy
monarchy
17
Which of the following countries best matches this definition?
France
Libya
Saudi Arabia
North Korea
18
Which constitutional principle does division of power reflect?
Control of the media
Separation of powers
Federalism
Individual rights
19
One similar result of the American and French Revolutions was that in both countries —
the wealth of Catholic Church increased
the revolution produced a new social order
the kings were able to maintain absolute power
the citizens gained more political rights
20
One result of both the French Revolution and the American Revolution was —
the restoration of civil rights to all marginalized groups.
the increased political influence of the middle class.
the increased involvement of religious leaders in political affairs.
the restoration of the previous monarchies.
21
Before the French and American Revolutions, both countries were ruled by what form of government?
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
22
Which of the following is a characteristic of democracy?
The military controls what legislation is passed.
Government policy is controlled by religious leaders.
Citizens are the source of power in government.
Government restricts the thoughts and actions of the people.
23
Which Enlightenment author's work became popular in the colonies for its support of revolution against Britain?
Voltaire's Candide
John Locke's Two Treatises of Government
Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
24
Peter the Great and Louis XIV would most likely have agreed with which of the following statements?
"Businesses should not be interfered with by the government."
"War must be avoided at all costs."
"Natural rights should never be infringed upon by the government."
"Do not question government authority."
25
One major change that arose from the revolutions of the 17th and 18th centuries was -
expansion and protection of the rights of government officials
expansion and protection of the rights of members of the clergy
expansion and protection of the rights of land-owners
expansion and protection of the rights of citizens
26
The principle of the Declaration of Independence that had the most influence on the French Revolution was the —
authority to overthrow a monarch
guarantee of certain basic human rights
promise of equality among social classes
right to own property
27
One cause of England's Glorious Revolution was King James II's policies favoring —
colonists
Catholics
merchants
merchants
28
The French Revolution and the American Revolution shared all of the following causes
except—
weakening of the Catholic Church
growing middle class
thoughtless and indebted monarchs
influence of Enlightenment thought
29
Which of the following statements correctly describes a similarity between the American and French revolutions?
Both were revolts against monarchies and excessive taxation.
Both were won due to the military intelligence of the revolutionary armies.
Both were dependent upon the help of outside nations to achieve victory.
Both were led by the lower classes against the established church.