Why did Robespierre begin the Reign of Terror?

He wanted to eliminate enemies of the revolution.

What do the Enlightenment and the Renaissance have in common?

both emphasized logic and questioned accepted beliefs

How was the French Revolution similar to the American Revolution?

Both inspired by Enlightenment ideals.

Which did the Renaissance philosophy of humanism NOT emphasize?

Obedience to the teachings of the Catholic Church

"Sola Scriptura" means

The bible is the only source of Christian truth

What was the Thermidorean Reaction?

The revolt which lead to Robespierre's execution

Why was the Old Regime unfair to the 3rd Estate?

They paid almost all of the taxes & little say in government

Which is an accurate definition of the Columbian Exchange?

The exchange of new plants, animals, & diseases between hemispheres.

Which of the following is an effect of the French Revolution?

democratic and nationalistic movements around the world

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1
Why did Robespierre begin the Reign of Terror?
He wanted to get rid of the Committee for Public Safety.
He wanted to eliminate enemies of the revolution.
He wanted to get rid of his personal enemies.
He wanted to get rid of leaders of the revolution.
2
What Enlightenment idea says people should overthrow leaders that don't protect people's rights
natural rights
balance of powers
social contract
noble savage
3
Who came to power in a coup in 1799, overthrowing the unpopular "Directory" of France?
Robespierre
Alexander the Great
Napoleon
Louis XVI
4
All of the following were Renaissance artists EXCEPT
da Vinci
Michaelangelo
Medici
Raphael
5
What do the Enlightenment and the Renaissance have in common?
both discouraged logic and reason
both encouraged feudalism
both emphasized logic and questioned accepted beliefs
both emphasized role of Church in society
6
How was the French Revolution similar to the American Revolution?
Both executed their rulers.
Both inspired by Enlightenment ideals.
Both were bloodless revolutions
Both overthrew colonial rule.
7
European explorers were able to easily conquer most civilizations of the Americas primarily because of ______
Superior intelligence
Superior technology (i.e. guns)
Horses
Disease
8
Which did the Renaissance philosophy of humanism NOT emphasize?
Studying Greek and Roman literature and art
Celebrating human ideas and accomplishments
Obedience to the teachings of the Catholic Church
Developing potential through learning
9
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
vow to get rid of the king
beginning of revolution
vow to work with Louis XVI to reform government
vow to write a constitution
10
Which factor allowed England to develop a constitutional government sooner than other European nations?
A vast empire
Religious unity
A strong parliament
Stronger absolute monarchs
11
"Sola Scriptura" means
The sun is at the center of the universe
Only through Christ are we saved
The bible is the only source of Christian truth
Learning is the highest virtue
12
All of the following ruled according to the Divine Right theory except
William and Mary of England
Louis XIV of France
Henry VIII of England
Charles I of England
13
Which of the following is a cause of the French revolution?
Austrian invasion
Government debt
nobles demanding rights
food surplus
14
What was the Thermidorean Reaction?
The coup d'etat which led Robespierre to become the emperor
When the Thermidoreans entered Paris a new tax was made
The revolt which lead to Robespierre's execution
When the French people removed Louis the XVI
15
Why was the Old Regime unfair to the 3rd Estate?
They paid almost all of the taxes & little say in government
They made up the entire army
They had to make all of the government decisions.
They weren't allowed to participate in business
16
Which is an accurate definition of the Columbian Exchange?
The agreement between Columbus & Spain to explore a route to India.
The tribute relations that existed between Indian Ocean trading nations.
The exchange of new plants, animals, & diseases between hemispheres.
The deal made between Portugal and Spain to divide world in half.
17
The man who started the PROTESTANT REFORMATION was
Pope Leo
King Henry VIII
Martin Luther
John Calvin
18
How did the Baron de Montesquieu recommend governments prevent the abuse of power?
absolute monarchies
freedom of speech
separation of power
limiting natural rights
19
Copernicus developed the theory of ___________________
Geocentrism
Evolution
Heliocentrism
Gravity
20
Which of the following is an effect of the French Revolution?
increase in absolute monarchy
increased power of the Catholic Church
discouraged democratic movements in other countries
democratic and nationalistic movements around the world

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