The greatest significance of the Glorious Revolution is that it was the first time that

a bloodless transition of power occurred in any monarchy

The efforts of the Women's March on Versailles are significant because

Enlightenment ideals now applied to women as well as men

How did Robespierre betray the French Rev's goals of liberty, fraternity, and equality?

he advocated the use of terror to achieve the goals

Separation of Powers means

a government should be split into different branches

Locke's arguments were used in the 18th and 19th centuries to

support the overthrow of oppressive governments

To succeed to the throne of England, William and Mary

had to sign the English Bill of Rights

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

an oath to meet until a new constitution was made in Franc

The Magna Carta was significant because

it limited the power of the king

Many countries were inspired by the American Revolution because it showed how

an oppressed people can overthrow their government

people to follow laws in exchange for an orderly society

Adam Smith believed in laissez-faire, which means that

the government should not interfere with the economy

A leader only concerned with himself/herself, not the people

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1
Philosophers in the Enlightenments looked to ____ and _____ for their ideas.
faith and divine right
Greeks and Romans
reason and laws of nature
successful governments and leaders
2
Who is credited with saying all men are entitled to "life, liberty, and property?"
Locke
Adam Smith
Montesquieu
Hobbes
3
The greatest significance of the Glorious Revolution is that it was the first time that
the Queen was more powerful than the King
a bloodless transition of power occurred in any monarchy
a foreigner succeeded to the throne of England
gunpowder weapons were used in a major conflict
4
The efforts of the Women's March on Versailles are significant because
Enlightenment ideals now applied to women as well as men
men are now letting women do what they want
women were advocating violence
women are submitting to their natural role in society
5
How did Robespierre betray the French Rev's goals of liberty, fraternity, and equality?
he declared new national holidays
he advocated the use of terror to achieve the goals
he pursued a policy of de-Christianization
he ordered new libraries even through the treasury was empty
6
In Two Treatises of Government, John Locke wrote that the purpose of government was to
keeps kings in power
expand territory
regulate the economy
protect natural rights
7
Separation of Powers means
the church and government should not interfere
a colony should be independent of the mother country
a country should be broken down into many smaller states
a government should be split into different branches
8
The Roman civilization contribution to modern Western judicial system is
the Ten Commandments
democracy
religious tolerance
the rule of law
9
Locke's arguments were used in the 18th and 19th centuries to
support the overthrow of oppressive governments
support the demand for absolutism
restore the influence of the church
justify British taxation of the American colonies
10
To succeed to the throne of England, William and Mary
had to improve relations with Holland
had to stop Parliament
had to restore the monarchy
had to sign the English Bill of Rights
11
Which idea has its roots in the US Constitution?
allowing government to collect taxes
separation of powers
election campaign spending
establishment of political parties
12
In direct democracy
elected leaders hold the most power
the wealthy hold the most power
people hold the most power
the King holds the most power
13
Which violent act triggered the French Revolution?
the execution of King Louis XVI
the storming of the Bastille
the Estates General
the Declaration of Rights of Women
14
The committee of Public Safety's harsh rule of France was an example of
Democratic Despotism
Constitutional Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
15
Which of France's Estates were the only ones to pay the tax?
Bourgeosie
1st estate
3rd estate
2nd estate
16
What was NOT a grievance among colonists towards the British before the Rev. War/
Lack of freedom in trade
Taxation without representation
The Stamp Act
Protection from France
17
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
an oath of loyalty to King Louis XVI
an oath to meet until a new constitution was made in Franc
A vow to keep silent
A promise not to rest until all clergy were executed
18
The Magna Carta was significant because
established the Parliament
gave people the right to vote
limited the power of the nobles
it limited the power of the king
19
When a king's power is limited by a written set of rules and parliament this is called
tyrannical monarchy
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
total monarchy
20
Many countries were inspired by the American Revolution because it showed how
an oppressed people can overthrow their government
a well-trained army can defeat an oppressive government
violence was the only way for freedom
to be successful, revolution needs support from all citizens
21
According to Aristotle a/an ______ government is the best form of government.
Oligarchy
Constitutional
Tyrannical
Monarchy
22
Hobbes, unlike Locke, believed that people were selfish and ambitious and therefore needed:
a constitutional monarchy
a democracy
rebel against the government
an absolute monarchy
23
Social Contract is
a belief that capital punishment should not be discarded
people to follow laws in exchange for an orderly society
women negotiate equal rights with men
when government agrees not to interfere in the economy
24
Adam Smith believed in laissez-faire, which means that
the state should control the economy
those who are able to work should support those who don't
the wealth of the rich should be taken away
the government should not interfere with the economy
25
What is tyranny?
a government where all are treated equally
a leader who has too many responsibilities
A leader only concerned with himself/herself, not the people
a leader who divides citizens into social classes

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Unit 1 Test World

25 termsStudBud Administration515 plays

Unit 1 Test World

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
Philosophers in the Enlightenments looked to ____ and _____ for their ideas.
faith and divine right
Greeks and Romans
reason and laws of nature
successful governments and leaders
2
Who is credited with saying all men are entitled to "life, liberty, and property?"
Locke
Adam Smith
Montesquieu
Hobbes
3
The greatest significance of the Glorious Revolution is that it was the first time that
the Queen was more powerful than the King
a bloodless transition of power occurred in any monarchy
a foreigner succeeded to the throne of England
gunpowder weapons were used in a major conflict
4
The efforts of the Women's March on Versailles are significant because
Enlightenment ideals now applied to women as well as men
men are now letting women do what they want
women were advocating violence
women are submitting to their natural role in society
5
How did Robespierre betray the French Rev's goals of liberty, fraternity, and equality?
he declared new national holidays
he advocated the use of terror to achieve the goals
he pursued a policy of de-Christianization
he ordered new libraries even through the treasury was empty
6
In Two Treatises of Government, John Locke wrote that the purpose of government was to
keeps kings in power
expand territory
regulate the economy
protect natural rights
7
Separation of Powers means
the church and government should not interfere
a colony should be independent of the mother country
a country should be broken down into many smaller states
a government should be split into different branches
8
The Roman civilization contribution to modern Western judicial system is
the Ten Commandments
democracy
religious tolerance
the rule of law
9
Locke's arguments were used in the 18th and 19th centuries to
support the overthrow of oppressive governments
support the demand for absolutism
restore the influence of the church
justify British taxation of the American colonies
10
To succeed to the throne of England, William and Mary
had to improve relations with Holland
had to stop Parliament
had to restore the monarchy
had to sign the English Bill of Rights
11
Which idea has its roots in the US Constitution?
allowing government to collect taxes
separation of powers
election campaign spending
establishment of political parties
12
In direct democracy
elected leaders hold the most power
the wealthy hold the most power
people hold the most power
the King holds the most power
13
Which violent act triggered the French Revolution?
the execution of King Louis XVI
the storming of the Bastille
the Estates General
the Declaration of Rights of Women
14
The committee of Public Safety's harsh rule of France was an example of
Democratic Despotism
Constitutional Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
15
Which of France's Estates were the only ones to pay the tax?
Bourgeosie
1st estate
3rd estate
2nd estate
16
What was NOT a grievance among colonists towards the British before the Rev. War/
Lack of freedom in trade
Taxation without representation
The Stamp Act
Protection from France
17
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
an oath of loyalty to King Louis XVI
an oath to meet until a new constitution was made in Franc
A vow to keep silent
A promise not to rest until all clergy were executed
18
The Magna Carta was significant because
established the Parliament
gave people the right to vote
limited the power of the nobles
it limited the power of the king
19
When a king's power is limited by a written set of rules and parliament this is called
tyrannical monarchy
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
total monarchy
20
Many countries were inspired by the American Revolution because it showed how
an oppressed people can overthrow their government
a well-trained army can defeat an oppressive government
violence was the only way for freedom
to be successful, revolution needs support from all citizens
21
According to Aristotle a/an ______ government is the best form of government.
Oligarchy
Constitutional
Tyrannical
Monarchy
22
Hobbes, unlike Locke, believed that people were selfish and ambitious and therefore needed:
a constitutional monarchy
a democracy
rebel against the government
an absolute monarchy
23
Social Contract is
a belief that capital punishment should not be discarded
people to follow laws in exchange for an orderly society
women negotiate equal rights with men
when government agrees not to interfere in the economy
24
Adam Smith believed in laissez-faire, which means that
the state should control the economy
those who are able to work should support those who don't
the wealth of the rich should be taken away
the government should not interfere with the economy
25
What is tyranny?
a government where all are treated equally
a leader who has too many responsibilities
A leader only concerned with himself/herself, not the people
a leader who divides citizens into social classes