World History Unit 8

What year did the French Revolution take place?

• 1776

• 1786

• 1789

• 1861 - 1865

What grievance did both American and French revolutionaries share?

• Religious prosecution

• Starvation

• Monarchs having too much power

• Unfair taxation practices

Which is the correct definition of sovereignty?

• The right to vote

• Right to sell alcohol

• Freedom from outside control

• Extreme patriotism and/or devotion to the supremacy of one's nation

What was one area where Napoleon wasn't successful in building his empire?

• Owning advanced weapons

• Victories on the high seas

• Creating a unified law code

• Leading a large, well trained army

How does a ruler of an absolute monarchy gain his / her power to rule?

• Congress

• Heredity

• Popular vote

• Mandate of Heaven

1. Athenian democracy
2. Roman Republic
3. England's Magna Carta
4. England's Glorious Revolution
5. ?

Which event could be added to the timeline to represent the continued advance of democratic ideals?

• Ming Dynasty

• Revolution

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

Which of the following is the definition of bourgeoisie?

• Middle class

• The upper class in France

• Middle class in Revolutionary France

(Take a breath! Here's a simple refresher) :)

When was the American Revolution?

• 1775

• 1876

• 1776

• 1861

What government system has a ruler that's limited by a constitution?

• Monarchy

• Limited monarchy

• Totalitarian system (Dictatorship)

• Democratic Republic

What's one intention of the construction of the Panama and Suez Canal?

• Economic wealth

• Improve access

• Gaining government strength

• Improve access to colonies and markets