Renaissance to Revolution History 4th Quarter Final

Question 1

Which of the following wouldn't have been a way institutional religion would encourage as a means to "know" God?

Accepted Answer

Meditation

Question 2

What were the dates for the seven years war?

Accepted Answer

1756-1763.

Question 3

Why were aristocrats and the bourgeoisie drawn to the critical ideas of the enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

They were frustrated by the old monarchial order.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

This 17th century explorer and his writings were critical to the development of the European idea of the "Noble Savage".

Accepted Answer

James Cook

Question 7

Descartes used this type of reasoning when he began with a theory and then used experimentation to prove said theory.

Accepted Answer

Deductive

Question 8

This scientists' work laid the foundation for modern physiology.

Accepted Answer

Harvey.

Question 9

This 17th century figure proposed gas laws that demonstrated the relationship between volume and pressure?

Accepted Answer

Boyle.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The literature of the age was focused on facts, not interpretation

Question 11

According to this 18th century political philosopher, government power should be divided among different branches.

Accepted Answer

Montesquieu.

Question 12

Revolutionary battle won by the British, but at great cost proving that the Americans would be difficult to defeat.

Accepted Answer

Bunker Hill.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Improve mechanical / technical arts.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a component of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Presenting.

Question 15

Medical professional mostly employed by middle/lower class citizens who performed bloodletting as a routine treatment

Accepted Answer

Barber surgeon.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a key characteristic of an agricultural revolution?

Accepted Answer

Use of new technology.

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following was not a result of the 1783 Treaty of Paris?

Accepted Answer

British gain fishing rights in Nova Scotia.

Question 19

Which of the following was not a strength of the Americans going into the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Experienced military and navy.

Question 20

Which of the following statements best summarizes the American strategy going into the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Buy time until prepared.

Question 21

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 22

This social group comprised much of the French third estate and were important because they promoted radical ideas.

Accepted Answer

Lawyers.

Question 23

Publications/efforts of this 17th century intellectual popularized science and made science approachable for commoners.

Accepted Answer

Fontanelle.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Rationalism.

Question 25

Principal that govern the development of the 18th century rivalries and alliances

Accepted Answer

Balance of power.

Question 26

Which of the following is not a reason why Valley Forge was a critical point to the Americans in the revolutionary war?

Accepted Answer

It provided a decisive victory for the Americans in the northern campaign.

Question 27

This 17th century scientist developed a heliocentric view of the universe.

Accepted Answer

Copernicus.

Question 28

Which of the following is not true about the French clergy?

Accepted Answer

They were a member of the third estate.

Question 29

This policy of the English crown was responsible for destroying the traditional patterns of English village life.

Accepted Answer

Enclosure act.

Question 30

What 18th century English good is indicative of the economic growth of American craftsmen?

Accepted Answer

China.

Question 31

Which of the following best explains the diff. between the Episcopal and Presbyterian models of church/state relations?

Accepted Answer

Presbyterian model establishes elder/Bishop control of church decisions.

Question 32

Despite winning the French/Indian war, which wasn't a reason why the relationship between US and Great Britain worsened?

Accepted Answer

Britain required American colonists to get permission before expanding West

Question 33

Which of the following was not a byproduct of the development of skepticism during the 17th century?

Accepted Answer

An increase in church attendance.

Question 34

Which of the following best describes the rococo art style?

Accepted Answer

Graceful and curved with gentle action.

Question 35

Which of the following is the best reason why 18th century warfare was less destructive than previous centuries?

Accepted Answer

Monarchs did not see the benefit of killing potential taxpayers in war.

Question 36

Which of the following is not true about the Great Awakening?

Accepted Answer

It was a movement to return to traditional faith.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

Catholic piety.

Question 38

Which of the following was not a characteristic of the 18th century trade?

Accepted Answer

Trade was primarily based upon regional differences

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

Beheaded

Question 40

Revolutionary battle that proved to be the turning point for Northern war, after which the French decided to support USA

Accepted Answer

Saratoga.

Question 41

In 17th century England what group of people were at odds with the Monarch?

Accepted Answer

Parliament.

Question 42

In what industry did the European economic expansion begin?

Accepted Answer

Textiles.

Question 43

How could wealthy middle-class individuals join the ranks of nobility?

Accepted Answer

By obtaining public office.

Question 44

Which of the following is not a way that French commoners were divided?

Accepted Answer

Property.

Question 45

Nathaniel Bacon used this type of reason by observing and then making a generalization to produce a working theory.

Accepted Answer

Inductive.

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

Free speech.

Question 47

Which of the following was not a reason why the media was a key player in the worsening relationship between USA and GB.

Accepted Answer

The American Church economically supported anti-Britain propaganda.

Question 48

Why were Briton's worried about James II becoming king of England?

Accepted Answer

He was Catholic and not Protestant.

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 50

Which enlightenment thinker did revolutionary leaders often quote?

Accepted Answer

Rousseau

Question 51

Prior to the French Revolution, what was the French society grounded upon?

Accepted Answer

Privilege

Question 52

The British minister of state under George II who devoted all economic and physical resources to winning the 7 years war

Accepted Answer

William Pitt.

Question 53

Revolutionary battle that proved to be the turning point for Southern war as the Americans forced a British retreat.

Accepted Answer

Cowpens

Question 54

Which of the following was not a problem associated with the 18th century urban centers?

Accepted Answer

Ignorance.

Question 55

Which of the following was not a problem facing the French monarchy?

Accepted Answer

Collapse of the French infrastructure.

Question 56

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

Accepted Answer

Jews

Question 57

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 58

Which of the following was not a cause of the scientific revolution?

Accepted Answer

The emphasis placed on technological advances by monarchies.

Question 59

The style of Georgian architecture utilizes what mathematical principle?

Accepted Answer

Golden ratio.

Question 60

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 61

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

Accepted Answer

Women were afforded more opportunities in scientific fields.

Question 62

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 63

He was the leader of the new model army during the English civil war.

Accepted Answer

Oliver Cromwell.

Question 64

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.

Renaissance to Revolution History 4th Quarter Final

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Renaissance to Revolution History 4th Quarter Final

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