Absolutism and Enlightenment Test Review

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Which quote from the Declaration of Independence most closely combines the ideas of John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu? Options: A) "Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes. . . ." B) "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." C) "The history of the present . . . is a history of repeated injuries . . . having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny. . . ." D) "He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual . . . for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures."

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"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

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The English Bill of Rights of 1689 specified which method for the selection of members of Parliament?

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election

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Which statement best describes the impact of the English Bill of Rights? Options: It abolished slavery in the colonies., It limited the power of the monarchy., It granted all citizens equal protection under the law., It prevented social institutions from discriminating against minorities.

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It limited the power of the monarchy.

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Which statement is the best explanation of the divine right of kings? A) People are sovereign. B) People are born with God-given rights. C) The king must abide by the social contract. D) The king answers only to God.

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The king answers only to God.

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What impact did Peter the Great have on Russia?

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He modernized the country by adopting western technology and customs.

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Which word best completes the title of the list? __________Ideas and American Democracy
- Government is a social construct based on consent of the governed
- People have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
-The powers of a just government are separated into different branches.

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Enlightenment

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What was a provision of the English Bill of Rights in 1689?

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Taxes must be approved by Parliament.

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How did the English Civil War lead to the downfall of absolutism in England during the 17th century?

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The monarch was tried and executed.

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The heliocentric model of the universe was developed by which person?

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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What was a primary focus of the Enlightenment philosophers?

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seeking progress through the expansion of human knowledge