Unit 0 Weekly Quiz Prep

What were the three natural rights?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• Life, liberty, and the right to own property.

• Life, death, and taxes.

• Life, democracy, and fraternity.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Life, liberty, and the right to own property.' These rights, often associated with John Locke, emphasize the fundamental freedoms he believed were essential for individual autonomy and societal progress.

What term means "to turn away from the church?"

• Sacred

• Secant

• Secular

• Sacrilege

Answer explanation

The term "secular" refers to things that are not connected to religious or spiritual matters, effectively meaning to turn away from the church. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Which of these is not a core enlightenment value?

• Love

• Progress

• Reason

• Happiness

Answer explanation

The core Enlightenment values: reason, progress, nature, liberty, and happiness served as key principles guiding human thought and societal development.

Direct Democracy is...

• Government dispersing power to different branches.

• The Church making laws according to religious texts.

• One leader makes all the decisions.

• Government freely formed by the people.

Answer explanation

Direct Democracy refers to a system where the government is formed and operated by the people, allowing them to participate directly in decision-making, unlike other forms where power is concentrated in a leader or institution.

What is nationalism?

• Inherent belief that your country is inferior to others'.

• Radical belief that you are superior to other people.

• Radical belief that your country is superior to others'.

• Love, devotion, and attachment to your country.

Answer explanation

Nationalism is characterized by a radical belief in the superiority of one's own country over others. This often leads to a strong sense of pride and loyalty, greatly distinguishing it from patriotism, which is mere love or devotion to one's nation.

State-supported mass executions and violence.

• Reign of Terror

• 7 Years' War

• July Revolution

• Fall of the Bastille

Answer explanation

The Reign of Terror (1793-1794) was marked by state-sponsored mass executions and violence, primarily against any perceived enemies of the revolution.

No one person/entity approves/makes all decisions.

• Three natural rights.

• Separation of church and state.

• Separation of Powers.

• Direct Democracy.

Answer explanation

The phrase "No one person/entity approves/makes all decisions" aligns with Montesquieu's concept of Separation of Powers, which divides authority among different branches of government to prevent any single entity from having total control.

What are two causes of the French Revolution?

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Answer explanation

Three reasons discussed in class are: the active presence of the Enlightenment philosophers; France's bankruptcy from the American Revolution; and general instability throughout the empire. This list is not final - these would not be the only correct answers.

The class that "hoards the wealth" is the _____ class.

Answer explanation

The Noble Class is the "Upper" class of nobility, royalty, and large land owners that held onto and hoarded the wealth their servants gave to them.

The Class that produces the means of wealth is the _______ class.

Answer explanation

The peasant class consisted of the farmers, slaves, serfs, indentured servants, etc., that lived on and cultivated the land for the landlord.