Unit 5b Test Revolutions & Napoleon Bonaparte

1. 1. Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

The French Revolution was a period of profound social and political upheaval in France. It began with widespread discontent and culminated in the overthrow of the monarchy. One pivotal event during this time was the Storming of the Bastille, symbolizing the people's defiance against tyranny.

• Storming of the Bastille

• Execution of Louis XVI

• Reign of Terror

• Tennis Court Oath

2. 2. What document did the people in America write to say they wanted to be independent from England?

The American Revolution was when the people living in America didn't want to be controlled by the king of England anymore. They wrote a paper called the Declaration of Independence to explain why. It was like a letter saying, "We want to be on our own."

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

3. 3. Who helped countries like Peru and Venezuela become free from Spain during the Latin American Revolution?

The Latin American Revolution happened in countries like Mexico and Peru. People there didn't want to be controlled by Spain anymore. They fought to be free and leaders like Simón Bolívar helped them.

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Simón Bolívar

• King Ferdinand VII

• Christopher Columbus

4. 4. Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France in which year?

5. 
   Napoleon Bonaparte was a very important leader in France a long time ago. He became so powerful that he made himself an emperor in 1804. He changed a lot of things in Europe by fighting and winning many battles.

• 1776

• 1789

• 1804

• 1815

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5. 5. The Renaissance was a time of significant innovation and _________, with artists and thinkers making important contributions to various fields.

The Renaissance was a period of cultural rebirth in Europe, marked by a revival of interest in art, literature, and learning. It was a time of significant innovation and creativity, with artists and thinkers making important contributions to various fields.

6. 6. What did people focus on during the Enlightenment?

7. 
   The Enlightenment was a time when many new ideas spread across Europe during the 1600s and 1700s. People started to think more about using their brains to figure things out, and they questioned old ways of thinking.

• Magic

• Science and reason

• Superstition

• • Ignorance

7. 7. What major discovery did people make during the Scientific Revolution? (Trick Question READ CAREFULLY)

The Scientific Revolution was when people started discovering new things about science and how the world works. They figured out that the Earth moves around the sun, not the other way around.

• The Earth is flat.

• The sun moves around the Earth.

• The Earth moves around the sun.

• The moon is made of cheese.

8. 8. What was the outcome of the Haitian Revolution?

The Haitian Revolution was a remarkable event where enslaved people in Haiti bravely fought against their oppressors to gain freedom. They succeeded in their struggle, winning their independence from France and making Haiti the first country in the world where enslaved people were free.

• Integration into British colonies

• Independence from France

• Annexation by Spain

• Continuation of French rule

9. What was the main reason behind the French Revolution?

The French Revolution was a time of big changes in France. People were unhappy with the way the country was being run, so they decided to do something about it. They wanted more say in how things were done, so they got rid of the king and queen and started a new system called democracy.

• People wanted more entertainment

• People were happy with the government

• People wanted more control over how the country was run

• People wanted to keep the king and queen in power

10. What was the American Revolution about?

The American Revolution was when the American colonies decided they didn't want to be controlled by the king of England anymore. They wanted to make their own rules and be their own country. So, they fought against the British soldiers and won their freedom.

• Gaining independence from France

• Establishing a monarchy in America

• Expanding British colonial rule

• Gaining independence from Britain