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1
Which age had the biggest impact on the development of the Enlightenment
The American Revolution
The French Revolution
The Scientific Revolution
The Crusades
2
Montesqiueu's idea of Separation of Powers can be seen in which major document?
The US Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights
3
Which famous economist argued for the capitalist system in the
Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith
John Locke
King Louis XIV
William Blackstone
4
Which scientist was famous for his studies of the law of gravitation and laws of motion?
Sir Isaac Newton
John Locke
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Francis boyle
5
Which European country most benefited from the downfall of the Mughal Empire in India
Russia
Great Britain
Portugal
France
6
John Locke's ideas of natural rights best influenced which major US thinker and document?
Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of independence
Rousseau and the Bill of Rights
Patrick Henry and the Virginia Declaration of RIghts
Montesqueiu and the US Constitution
7
Which concept was developed by Sir Isaac Newton
Natural Rights such as life liberty and property
The circulatory system
The study of anatomy
Physics and the laws of gravitation
8
Which statement best describes life under the Ottoman rulers?
They converted all followers to Catholicism
Their legal code separated church and state
They were generally tolerant of other religious groups
They banned all non-Muslim religions
9
Which of the following people most opposed the ideas of the Enlightenment
Thomas Hobbes
Louis XIV
Voltaire
John Locke
10
How did the Ottoman Empire decline?
It broke apart because of peasant revolts in 1654
loss of leadership allowed it to decline over many centuries
It was destroyed by the Black Plague in the 1500's
It was destroyed by the Byzantine Empire in 1453.
11
This famous leader was an absolute monarch of France who proclaimed, "I am the State."
Elizabeth I
Louis XIV
Henry IV
George III
12
The importance of natural rights, such as Life, Liberty and Property were important during the?
Enlightenment
Crusades
Scientific Revolution
Age of Imperialism
13
The Ottoman, Safavids ane Mughals can best be described as ...?
Hindu Kingdoms
Spanish Colonies
Gunpowder Empires
Democratic systems
14
What did the English Bill of Rights do?
Established a Parliament in England
Required leaders to convert to Catholicism
Limited the Power of the English King
Eliminated the Monarchy in England
15
Which famous English philosopher created the concept of common law to guide society
King Henry IV
John Locke
Voltaire
Sir William Blackstone
16
What was created in England because of the Glorious Revolution and the writings of John Locke?
Constitutional Monarchy
A theocracy
Absolute Monarchy
Imperialist policies
17
What was the main reason why Guru Nanak created Sikhism
To increase his power
To unite Hindus and Muslims
To increase trade with Europeans
To overthrow the Mughal Empire
18
Which of the following is not a principle of the Enlightenment
People should question long held beliefs
Truth can be proven through logic and reason
Kings and Rulers are only responsible to God
People are born with natural rights such as life, liberty and property
19
Which institution contributed most to the creation of Britain's Parliament
The Ming Dynasty
The Ottoman Empire
The government of Athens and Rome
The colonies of Spain and Portugal
20
Which of the following eras impacted the start of the Scientific Revolution?
The age of discovery
Protestant Reformation
Renaissance
All the above
21
Robert Boyle was famous for which area of science?
Biology
Anatomy
Chemistry
Physics
22
Which phrase best describes life under the Mughal rulers in India
Mughals were religiously tolerant of other beliefs
The Mughals forced all non-Islamic followers into exile
The Mughals established a religious theocracy governed by Sikh law
The Mughals forced Hindus to convert to Islam
23
Which of the following concepts best identifies Enlightenment Ideas?
The spread of Medieval ideas
Overseas Expansion by European countries
Rational and Logical Thinking
The importance of organized religion
24
Which French writer was famous for preaching religious toleration and inspired revolution
Thomas Jefferson
Catherine the Great
Voltaire
John Locke
25
What timeline best represents the era of the Enlightenment
1800-1914
1350-1500
1650-1800
1200-1450
