Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Scientific Revolution Quiz

Divine Right is the idea that --

• A monarch's legitimacy and right to rule comes directly from God
• idea that rulers are chosen based on their military strength

• idea that rulers are chosen based on their wealth

• A monarch's legitimacy and right to rule comes from the people

Who was NOT an enlightened despot?

• Peter the Great of Russia
• Frederick the Great of Prussia
• Catherine the Great of Russia
• Louis XIV of France

Why was Louis XIV of France not well liked with his citizens?

• He was loved and admired by all his citizens
• He implemented policies that greatly benefited the lower class
• Absolute monarchy, extravagant lifestyle, and heavy taxation
• He was known for his humility and frugality

Why was the Scientific Revolution protested?

• It promoted traditional beliefs and authority.
• It had no impact on traditional beliefs and authority.
• It was widely accepted and celebrated.
• It challenged traditional beliefs and authority.

Thinkers during the Age of Enlightenment attempted to change the established social order by -

• Promoting reason, science, and individual rights
• Embracing superstition and tradition
• Advocating for absolute monarchy and divine right
• Rejecting the importance of individual rights and freedoms

Who wanted to abolish torture, corrupt judges, secret trials, and believed people deserved a fair and speedy trial?

• Napoleon
• Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Beccaria

What is the geocentric model?

• A description of the universe where the moon is at the center and all other celestial bodies revolve around it.
• A description of the universe where the sun is at the center and all other celestial bodies revolve around it.
• A description of the universe where Mars is at the center and all other celestial bodies revolve around it.
• A description of the universe where Earth is at the center and all other celestial bodies revolve around it.

Which of the following statements provides the best description of John Locke's philosophy?

• A country does not require a ruler.

• Democracy is necessary for a country to succeed.

•  A country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed.

• People have natural rights to life, to be free, and to own property.

What is heresy?

• Taking back a statement you made

• Contrary to religious doctrine

• spreading misinformation

• using a printing press

Phillip II of Spain, Louis XIV, of France, and Peter the Great of Russia were all considered absolute rulers because they --

• shared power with the people
• exercised unlimited power over their countries
• allowed freedom of speech
• were elected by the citizens