Historical Questions

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How did Parliament limit the King’s power?

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William agreed to rule as a constitutional monarch. Representatives and a monarch share power.

Answer explanation

Parliament limited the King’s power by establishing a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch shares power with elected representatives, ensuring that the King cannot rule unilaterally.

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What caused the Scientific Revolution? Options: Renaissance, Reformation, European exploration

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Renaissance, Reformation, European exploration

Answer explanation

The Scientific Revolution was primarily caused by the Renaissance, which revived interest in classical knowledge and encouraged inquiry, leading to advancements in science and a shift in thinking.

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How did new ideas change astronomy?

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Nicolaus Copernicus heliocentric theory, Johannes Kepler

Answer explanation

New ideas, particularly Nicolaus Copernicus' heliocentric theory, revolutionized astronomy by placing the Sun at the center of the universe, challenging the long-held geocentric view and paving the way for future astronomical discoveries.

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Why was the scientific method an important development?

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Many used to look to the Church for natural explanations.

Answer explanation

The scientific method shifted reliance from the Church for natural explanations to empirical evidence and experimentation, fostering a more systematic and objective approach to understanding the natural world.

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What caused the Enlightenment? Options: Questioning/thinking, Renaissance, Absolute monarch rule created a desire for better forms of government.

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Questioning/thinking, Renaissance, Absolute monarch rule created a desire for better forms of government.

Answer explanation

The Enlightenment was caused by questioning and thinking, influenced by the Renaissance, and a reaction to absolute monarch rule, which created a desire for better forms of government.

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What were the outcomes of the Enlightenment?

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Reason to solve and progress society, secular and tolerant outlook on life, individual and equality in society.

Answer explanation

The Enlightenment led to a focus on reason for societal progress, fostering a secular and tolerant worldview, and promoting individual rights and equality, which are key outcomes of this intellectual movement.