World History Spring Semester

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What are the geocentric and heliocentric theories?

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Geocentric: Earth is at the center of the universe. Heliocentric: Sun is at the center of the universe (proposed by Copernicus).

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What are the steps for the scientific method?

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Observation → Question → Hypothesis → Experiment → Analyze → Conclusion

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What was Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s philosophy?

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People are naturally good but corrupted by society; he believed in the 'general will' and direct democracy.

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What was the status of women during the Age of Enlightenment?

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Women had few rights and were mostly excluded from political life and intellectual circles.

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What was Montesquieu’s view of government?

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Power should be divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial (separation of powers).

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In 1787, who carried the greatest tax burden supporting the French government?

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The Third Estate (commoners).

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How did Maximilien Robespierre take power during the French Revolution?

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He rose through the Jacobin Club and led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror.

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How did Napoleon Bonaparte rise to power?

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Through military success and a coup d’état in 1799, later becoming emperor.

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What are some of the similarities between the French and Haitian Revolutions?

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Both fought for equality and against oppression; both were influenced by Enlightenment ideas.

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What did Toussaint L’Ouverture do during the Haitian Revolution?

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Led enslaved Africans in a successful revolt against French rule.