Module 5 Pre-Assessment

How did the Enlightenment thinkers encourage the improvement of society?

• Through the teachings of the church.

• Through the use of reason.

• Through the development of absolutism.

• Through the establishment of a rigid social hierarchy.

Under the Old Regime in France, who did the burden of taxation fall mostly on?

• Monarchy

• Clergy

• Nobles

• Commoners

During which revolution did Toussaint L'Ouverture lead a successful revolution against the

French rule?

• Algerian

• Haitian Revolution

• American Revolution

• Latin American Revolution

Why were the writings of Enlightenment philosophers important to history?

• They were responsible for prompting the creation of the Magna Carta.

• Their writings urged the development of 20th century capitalism based upon free

  competition.

• They were responsible for the idea that Europeans should spread civilization to other

  regions.

• Their writings heavily influenced the American and French Revolutions.

Which statement expresses an idea of the Enlightenment?

• The king is sacred and answers only to God.

• History is a constant struggle between social classes.

• The ones who are the most fit will survive and succeed.

• Natural rights belongs to all individuals.

Before the French Revolution, what factors determined how the people were divided into

three estates?

• Geographic area

• Education status

• Religious belief

• Social class

Why were the results of the American and French Revolution turning points of modern world

history?

• They both led directly to the abolition of slavery.

• They both inspired other people seeking democracy and independence.

• They both marked the end of European influence in the Western Hemisphere.

• They both demonstrated the need for strong international peacekeeping

  organizations.

Which document stated that"men are born and remain free and equal in rights"?

• Napoleonic Code

• Declaration of Independence

• Declaration of the Rights of Man

• Written document

After gaining independence, many Latin American countries failed to unify. What was an

obstacle to their unification?

• They lacked a common language and religion.

• They had neither social divisions nor hierarchy.

• Geography made it difficult to build an infrastructure that would bring the regions

  together.

• Lack of desire by the people made it difficult to create democratic governments.

Which revolution started first?

• French

• American

• Haitian

• Latin American