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Why was the Heliocentric theory seen as a threat by the church?
Supported church's authority
No impact on church
Misunderstood by church
Challenged church's authority
2
Peter the Great was a Russian czar who modernized Russia by adopting Western technologies and reforms.
True
False
3
What did Louis XIV believe about his power?
It was temporary
It was limited
It was shared
It was divine
4
How did Louis XIV consolidate power?
Built Versailles
Gave land away
Made treaties
Fought wars
5
What is the impact of the Scientific Revolution on life today?
It ended the use of the scientific method.
It led to modern advancements in science and technology.
It decreased interest in science.
It limited experimentation in fields like physics.
6
True or false: Louis XIV allowed religious freedom.
True
False
7
What did Edward Jenner discover/invent?
Penicillin
Electricity
Vaccine
Telescope
8
Galileo improved the telescope and supported the idea that the Earth orbits the Sun, challenging the Church's views.
True
False
9
What symbol did Louis XIV choose?
Moon
Tree
Sun
Star
10
Which Enlightenment thinker’s ideas had a significant influence on the early women's rights movement?
John Locke, with his theory of natural rights and equality
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, with his belief in education for all
Immanuel Kant, through his ideas on individual autonomy
Montesquieu, with his focus on the separation of powers in government
11
What did Sir Isaac Newton discover/invent?
Penicillin
Telescope
Electricity
Gravity
12
The prefix "Geo" means Sun
False
True
13
What was John Locke's philosophy?
Church
Enlightenment
Revolution
Natural Rights
14
What did Catherine the Great attempt to use ideas of the Enlightenment in Russia?
Gravity
Laws of motion
Enlightenment ideas
Microscope
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An enduring issue is a short-term problem that doesn't occur throughout history
True
False
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How did Enlightenment ideas challenge monarchs?
They said monarchs should have unlimited power.
They argued that power should come from the people.
They claimed kings were chosen by God.
They supported the divine right of kings.
17
What was Copernicus’ main contribution to astronomy, and how did it challenge the existing view of the universe?
The Sun is the center, with planets orbiting around it.
The Earth does not move.
Planets move in straight lines.
He proposed that the Earth was the center of the universe.
18
Who was King Louis XIV?
A nobleman
A famous general
A French artist
An absolute ruler
19
What was the Age of Absolutism?
Kings dominated power
A cultural movement
A war period
A time of peace
20
What was the primary purpose of Peter the Great's beard tax in Russia?
To modernize Russian society by promoting Western customs and appearances.
To generate revenue for military campaigns.
To restrict religious practices among certain groups.
To encourage Russian men to grow beards as a symbol of national pride.
