One of Newton’s contributions was his

explanation of the movement of planets.

For what two reasons did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?

Britain had lots of natural resources and access to the sea.

Through the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494,

Portugal claimed its empire of Brazil.

Which statement best describes enlightened despots of the 1700s?

They kept absolute power for themselves.

How did European expansion of the slave trade affect African states in the 1600s and 1700s?

African states competed to dominate the slave trade.

What two sides fought in the English Civil War?

The Cavaliers and the Roundheads

What document stated that “men are born and remain free and equal in rights”?

Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

What was significant of the English Bill of Rights?

It made clear the limits of royal power

Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church because

He wanted to divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon

Which of the following was a reason for the decline of Spain’s power?

the expulsion of Muslims and Jews from Spain

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Mr. Davis World History Final Fall 2017

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1
Robespierre believed he could achieve a “republic of virtue” only through
Electing a strong, absolute monarch
The use of terror
Observing strict religious rules
Extending suffrage to more citizens
2
One of Newton’s contributions was his
explanation of the movement of planets.
analysis of the composition of matter.
description of how muscles and blood vessels work.
invention of the microscope.
3
The Stuart kings claim to absolute power was challenged by
the Cavaliers
the Church of England
Parliament
the Tudors
4
What major factor led to the French defeat during the invasion of Russia?
The guerrilla style warfare of the Russians
Duke of Wellington’s knowledge of Napoleon
British and Austrian troops supported the Russians
The Russian winter
5
For what two reasons did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
Britain lacked natural resources and steam power.
Britain had falling prices and cheap transportation.
Britain was able to grow cotton and had a stable government.
Britain had lots of natural resources and access to the sea.
6
The printing revolution helped achieve all of the following EXCEPT
More people were able to read the Bible
Literacy began to increase across Europe
Readers were exposed to new ideas and places
The arts lost many patrons
7
Which of the following best describes the Catholic Reformation?
Church abuses were reduced
Calvinist views were adopted
Luther became a Catholic
Many people began to doubt their faith
8
In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to
Learn poetry, music, and sports
Be ruthless in achieving goals
Support the arts
Learn courtly manners
9
Through the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494,
Portugal claimed its empire of Brazil.
Pizarro made peace with the Incas.
Cortés made peace with the Aztecs.
Spain claimed its empire of Brazil.
10
Luther's ideas spread mostly in
France and Spain
Italy
Germany and Scandinavia
Spain and Portugal
11
Which statement best describes enlightened despots of the 1700s?
They kept absolute power for themselves.
They allowed their subjects to sign social contracts.
They allowed elected assemblies to rule their countries.
They supported censorship of Enlightenment works.
12
How many Africans probably died in passage to the Americas during the Atlantic slave trade?
11 million
2 million
800,000
2,000
13
Both Peter the Great and Catherine the Great tried to make Russia
a democratic country
a colonial power
more like China
more like Western Europe
14
How did European expansion of the slave trade affect African states in the 1600s and 1700s?
European expansion had little impact on the slave trade.
African states united to oppose the slave trade.
African states competed to dominate the slave trade.
African states began to trade in European slaves.
15
What two sides fought in the English Civil War?
The Turks and the Ottomans
The Cavaliers and the Roundheads
The Ottomans and the Cavaliers
Sepoys and the Roundheads
16
What document stated that “men are born and remain free and equal in rights”?
Constitution of 1795
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
Tennis Court Oath
Bill of Rights
17
Which idea of Montesquieu influenced the United States Constitution?
Freedom of the press
The separation of powers
The federal republic
The social contract
18
What was significant of the English Bill of Rights?
It restored power to the monarch
It established government ministers known as the cabinet
It made clear the limits of royal power
It allowed for the bloodless overthrow of James II
19
Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church because
He wanted to charge his wife Anne Boleyn with treason
He wanted to divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon
He disagreed with the Church’s treatment of Martin Luther
He disagreed with the sale of indulgences
20
Which of the following was a reason for the decline of Spain’s power?
the defeat of the English by the Spanish Armada
the victory of the Turks over Spanish fleet at Lepanto
the expulsion of Muslims and Jews from Spain
Philip’s centralization of royal authority

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