The Enlightenment and Revolutions

What is nationalism?

• A belief that monarchs get the right to rule from God

• A sense of pride and devotion to one's country

• The idea that all power should be held by one person

• The language spoken by the citizens of a nation

Which of the following was established during the reign of Charles I to protect citizens?

• Act of Habeas Corpus

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Petition of Rights

Which of the following explains why the Petition of Rights was important?

• It allowed the king to dismiss Parliament if he chooses.

• It built on the Magna Carta to limit the king's powers.

• It created conflict that started the English Civil War.

• It restored Charles II to his hereditary throne.

Which of the following explains why the absolute monarchy failed in France?

• Citizens wanted their rights protected.

• Nobles wanted to return to Church rule.

• The king tried to unite the throne with Spain.

• The monarchy fell to attacks from England.

What is a microscope?

• A tool that makes small samples look bigger.

• A tool that makes far away objects look bigger.

• A tool that measures and indicates temperature.

• A tool that measures atmospheric pressure.

How did Lavoisier affect chemistry?

• He discovered that fire can destroy matter.

• He identified the properties of gravity.

• He found that matter can only be changed.

• He learned that fire needed carbon to burn.

Which invention made computers possible?

• Microchip

• Radium

• Phonograph

• Vaccines

Which of the following is a negative effect of televsion?

• Program review and ratings

• High costs of electricity

• Radiation from the screen

• Concerns about news reporting

Which development was influenced by mass production?

• Automobiles

• Planes

• Vaccinations

• X-rays

Which of the following explains the importance of Albert Einstein's research?

• He created a battery that could be recharged.

• He developed a theory to explain space and time.

• He expanded scientific understanding of X-rays.

• He studied and tested ways to help farmers grow crops.