WHist - Quiz 1

Which institution was the sole authority over society in the Middle Ages?

• The Catholic Church
• Judaism
• Christianity
• The Roman Empire

What were Hobbes' beliefs regarding human nature and government?

• Humans are inherently neutral and government should provide equal opportunities
• Humans are inherently evil and government should have absolute power
• Humans are inherently rational and government should promote individual freedom
• Humans are inherently good and government should protect their rights

What is the concept of a social contract?

• A contract between individuals and their employers
• A legal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens
• A contract between two individuals for social activities
• An agreement between individuals and the government to abide by certain laws

Identify the reasons why Galileo was attacked by The Church.

• Spread the knowledge that the planets revolve around the sun
• Said God did not create the earth
• Published a book about mathematics
• Argued that we are the 8th planet from the sun

How did Montesquieu influence the U.S. government?

• He proposed the separation of powers into three branches
• He supported a totalitarian regime
• He promoted direct democracy
• He advocated for a monarchy

Explain the significance of the American Revolution.

• Confirmed the ideas of the enlightenment
• Came before the scientific revolution
• Supported the idea of a monarchy
• Proved that a monarchy was outdated

Identify the ideas of Locke that were referenced by the founding fathers.

• The elite should have complete control
• The government should play a limited role in society - protection only
• The people have the right to overthrow a government that does not
• The government should control all aspects of society

Recognize the reasons for the growth of reading during the Enlightenment.

• The middle class rose up to educate themselves
• The church educated the people
• The printing press made publishing easier and less expensive
• Everyone was offered education

1. Serfs had many opportunities to better their social and economic position.

• True

• False

1. The _________ was based on a rebirth of the culture of the Greeks and Romans.

• Magna Carta

• Reformation

• Renaissance

• Parliament