Age of Absolutism & Enlightenment & French Revolution

^{62015 23} The ideas of Enlightenment philosophers were

based on...

• the inevitability of poverty

• traditional practices

• faith in human reason

• efforts to achieve salvation

^{82014 20} One way in which the Scientific Revolution and

the Enlightenment are similar is that both...

• led to increased power for royal families in Europe

• sought to reconcile Christian beliefs and science

• questioned traditional values and past practices

• promoted nationalistic revolutions in eastern Europe

^{12014 20} Why is the Enlightenment considered a turning

point in world history?

• The factory system was used to mass-produce goods.

• Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.

• Europeans changed their thinking about the role of government.

• The Columbian exchange occurred.

^{82016 21} Which statement would Louis XIV, Philip II, and Peter the Great most likely support?

• “The king is entitled to unquestioning obedience.”

• “Parliament should represent the best interests of the people.”

• “People have the right to revolt against an unjust government.”

• “Government should be administered by people of all beliefs.”

^{82011 16} In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to...

• seek the approval of the people

• establish and maintain power

• promote openness in government

• learn and follow the commandments of the h

^{62011 18} One way in which Akbar the Great, Ivan the

Terrible, and Louis XIV are similar is that they were all...

• theocratic rulers

• elected leaders

• absolute rulers

• enlightened despots

^{82013 20} Which writer opposed political absolutism?

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• James I

• Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet

• John Locke

Which of the following Enlightenment thinkers wrote that governments should have separate branches of power?

• Voltaire
• Rousseau
• Issac Newton
• Montesque

^{12016 22} Louis XIV strengthened the power of the monarchy in France by...

• centralizing control

• granting democratic reforms

• practicing religious toleration

• reducing the size of the bureaucracy

^{12016 24} In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment

influence the French Revolution?

• Superstition and ignorance were promoted.

• The principles of mercantilism were glorified.

• The divine right theory of kings was challenged

• Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance.