AP World History Unti 3.1 & 3.2 Reading Questions

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Who was a key philosopher during the Enlightenment known for his ideas on natural rights?

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John Locke

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What does the term "empirical" refer to in scientific studies?

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Measured and observed data

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What is the main focus of scientists who study the natural world?

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Planets, forces, and living beings

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What did John Locke argue was the fundamental purpose of government?

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To protect citizens' natural rights

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What system of government did the Enlightenment inspire people to advocate for?

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Democracy

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What is a political revolution?

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Citizens overthrowing the government, often by force

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What is the right to vote called in the United States?

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Suffrage

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Which event is an example of a successful revolution inspired by Enlightenment ideas? Options: The Fronde, The American Revolution, The Navigation Acts, The British Parliament

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The American Revolution

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What document did the American colonists create to argue against British rule?

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The Declaration of Independence

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Which revolution was indirectly influenced by the French Revolution? Options: The American Revolution, The Haitian Revolution, The Industrial Revolution, The Russian Revolution

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The Haitian Revolution