WH Quiz 1

Which type of government first appeared in Ancient Greece?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

Greek philosophers were significant because they:

• Applied human reason to comprehend the world

• Fought in wars to unite Greece

• Promoted democracy in Asia

• Focused on preserving Greek mythology

What are some of the influences of ancient Greek and Roman culture on modern society?

• Architecture, government, language

• Mythology, music, cuisine

• Festivals, military strategies, literature

• Art styles, farming methods, music

A peaceful overthrow of King James in favor of a Protestant ruler is known as:

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

The main result of the Glorious Revolution was:

• The establishment of a constitutional monarchy in England

• The strengthening of the absolute power of the king

• The unification of England and France

What is the concept that states that monarchs get their power directly from god?

• Divine Right of Kings

• Democracy

• Constitutionalism

• Monarchy

The Enlightenment period was characterized by:

• New ways of thinking where reason was key to human progress

• The discovery of electricity

• A focus on preserving medieval traditions

• A revival of ancient superstitions

Enlightenment thinkers, such as Voltaire, were known as:

• Philisophes

• The Divines

• Revolutionaries

• Conquistadors

Who was an English philosopher who believed in natural rights and influenced modern democracy?

• John Locke

• Thomas Aquinas

• Socrates

• Isaac Newton

Enlightenment writers were primarily interested in:

• Changing the relationship between people and their government

• Documenting ancient myths

• Restoring the power of kings

• Chilling with the boys