SOL REVIEW FOR WORLD HISTORY I: Enlightenment and Revolution

What is the Enlightenment?

• A philosophical movement in the 18th century emphasizing reason, science, and individualism.

• A form of government in ancient Greece

• A type of religious ritual

• A cooking technique using high heat

Who were some key figures of the Enlightenment?

• Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, John Locke

• Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Queen Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great

• Shakespeare, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo

• Napoleon, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan

What were the main ideas of the Enlightenment?

• Reason, individualism, skepticism, and progress

• Ignorance, obedience, dogma, and decline

• Superstition, collectivism, gullibility, and regression

• Faith, tradition, conformity, and stagnation

How did the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution?

• The Enlightenment had no influence on the American Revolution

• The American Revolution was influenced by ancient Greek philosophy

• The Enlightenment promoted ideas of natural rights, individual liberty, and the social contract, inspiring the colonists to seek independence from British rule.

• The Enlightenment led to the American Revolution being a peaceful negotiation

What were the causes of the French Revolution?

• Military strength, cultural unity, and scientific discoveries

• Political stability, economic prosperity, and social equality

• Overpopulation, religious conflict, and technological advancements

• Inequality, financial crisis, and Enlightenment ideas

What were the main events of the French Revolution?

• The main events of the French Revolution include the Storming of the Bastille, the Reign of Terror, the execution of King Louis XVI, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

• The main events of the French Revolution include the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Spanish Inquisition.

• The main events of the French Revolution include the American Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and the signing of the Magna Carta.

• The main events of the French Revolution include the colonization of the Americas, the Crusades, and the fall of the Roman Empire.

What were the outcomes of the French Revolution?

• End of the monarchy, rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, spread of revolutionary ideas

• Continuation of the monarchy, fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, rejection of revolutionary ideas

• Restoration of the monarchy, decline of Napoleon Bonaparte, suppression of revolutionary ideas

• Expansion of the monarchy, defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte, acceptance of revolutionary ideas

How did the Enlightenment and Revolution impact the role of women in society?

• The Enlightenment and Revolution led to the questioning of traditional gender roles and the emergence of feminist ideas.

• The Enlightenment and Revolution reinforced traditional gender roles for women

• The Enlightenment and Revolution led to the exclusion of women from public life

• The Enlightenment and Revolution had no impact on the role of women in society

What were the effects of the Enlightenment and Revolution on the power of monarchs?

• No change in power

• Complete control over the people

• Decrease in power

• Increase in power

How did the Enlightenment and Revolution influence future movements for social and political change?

• They had no impact on future movements

• They promoted ideas of individual rights, democracy, and the questioning of traditional authority.

• They resulted in the suppression of individual rights

• They led to the establishment of absolute monarchies