History Midterm

Question 1

Which of the following was not a cause of the Scientific Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The emphasis placed on technological advances by monarchies.

Question 2

Which best explains the difference between the Episcopal and Presbyterian models of church/state relations?

Accepted Answer

Presbyterian model establishes elder/bishop control of church decisions

Question 3

Which country was the first to develop the classical style of music?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 4

What happened to Charles I at the end of the English Civil war?

Accepted Answer

Beheaded.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true about the practice of medicine during the Enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

The highest level physician was that of the barber surgeon.

Question 6

Which of the following was not a reason for the Scientific Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Catholic Church wanted to provide scientific backing for their theology.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the aim of Charles's ship money policy?

Accepted Answer

He was trying to bypass Parliament in raising taxes.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the Rococo art style?

Accepted Answer

Graceful and curved with gentle action.

Question 9

Which of the following is not true about the impact of the Scientific Revolution on women?

Accepted Answer

Women were afforded more opportunities in scientific fields.

Question 10

According to this political philosopher, government power should be divided amongst different branches of government.

Accepted Answer

Montesquieu.

Question 11

According to Bacon, what was the proper application of scientific knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Improving mechanical/technical arts.

Question 12

Which of the following was not a right guaranteed in the English Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

Free speech.

Question 13

Which of the following is not true about the development of literature during the 18th century?

Accepted Answer

The literature was predominantly focused on facts, not interpretation

Question 14

Which of the following was not a result of the Great Awakening in the American colonies?

Accepted Answer

It created a new form of governance in which church and state were combined

Question 15

Why were the Britons worried about James II becoming the King of England?

Accepted Answer

He was Catholic and not Protestant.

Question 16

Which of the following lists is correct in terms of the ancient view of humourism?

Accepted Answer

Black bile, yellow bile, phlegm, blood.

Question 17

Which of the following would not be consistent with ideas expressed by Descartes?

Accepted Answer

Scientific knowledge should be primarily used to improve technology.

Question 18

With what group did the Great Awakening appear to have begun?

Accepted Answer

German immigrants.

Question 19

Which of the following was not true about 18th century America?

Accepted Answer

It was ceasing to be a 'city on a hill'.

Question 20

He was the leader of the New Model Army during the English Civil War.

Accepted Answer

Oliver Cromwell.

Question 21

Which of the following words would not be a term used to describe the Middle Ages view of science?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable.

Question 22

This medical professional was mostly employed by the middle/lower class and performed bloodletting as routine treatment.

Accepted Answer

Barber Surgeon.

Question 23

This scientist's work laid the foundation for modern physiology.

Accepted Answer

Harvey.

Question 24

Which of the following is a false statement about the geocentric concept of the universe?

Accepted Answer

The Earth orbited but did not spin on an axis.

Question 25

Which statement best summarizes the opinion of the Catholic Church against Galileo's work?

Accepted Answer

His theories threatened Scripture and the Church's concept of the heavens

Question 26

To what was the Great Awakening compared in terms of American Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Midwife.

Question 27

Which of the following would not have been a way institutional religion would encourage as means for people to know God?

Accepted Answer

Meditation.

Question 28

In England, what group of people was at odds with the Monarch?

Accepted Answer

Parliament.

Question 29

While the late 18th century saw a rise in toleration among religious groups, this group faced continued persecution.

Accepted Answer

Jews.

Question 30

Which of the following would not have been a part of accepted science before the Scientific Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Rationalism.

Question 31

This religious belief became popular because it appealed to traditional practices and focused on works as worship.

Accepted Answer

Catholic piety.

Question 32

Why were William and Mary named Monarchs following the Glorious Revolution?

Accepted Answer

They agreed to pass an English Bill of Rights.

Question 33

Which of the following is not true about the high culture of the 18th century?

Accepted Answer

It tended to focus on the oral tradition both written and spoken.

Question 34

This French scientist suggested Christianity isn't contrary to reason and Christianity was the most reasonable religion

Accepted Answer

Pascal.

History Midterm

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History Midterm

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