Modern World History Unit 2 Quiz

Who was responsible for the heliocentric theory that proposed the Sun at the center of the universe?

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Johannes Kepler

Which event marked the beginning of the exploration and colonization of the Americas?

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

• Christopher Columbus's first voyage in 1492

• Vasco da Gama reaching India

• The establishment of Jamestown

What was the primary economic system that emerged from the Atlantic trade, involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas?

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

Which absolute monarch is known as the "Sun King" and for his statement "I am the state"?

• Louis XIV of France

• Charles I of England

• Peter the Great of Russia

• Frederick the Great of Prussia

The Enlightenment primarily promoted which of the following ideas?

• Divine right of kings

• The centrality of religion in governance

• Reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional institutions

• The importance of maintaining a strict class system

Which document is considered a direct outcome of Enlightenment ideas and the American Revolution?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Edict of Nantes

What was a significant effect of the French Revolution?

• The establishment of a strong monarchy

• The spread of Enlightenment ideas across Europe

• The reinforcement of the feudal system

• The decrease in nationalist movements

Galileo Galilei's conflict with the Catholic Church was primarily due to his:

• Political ambitions

• Support of the heliocentric theory

• Rejection of scientific methods

• Personal disputes with church officials

Francis Bacon and René Descartes were instrumental in developing:

• The feudal system

• The scientific method

• The concept of divine right

• Mercantilist policies

The Scientific Revolution is best described as:

• A period of decline in scientific knowledge

• A movement that rejected all forms of religious belief

• A shift in medieval thinking to a more empirical and experimental approach to science

• A return to the teachings of ancient philosophers without questioning