Checkpoint Review

Martin Luther...

• posted 95 theses condemning the actions of the Catholic Church, especially indulgences

• fought for the freedom of slaves

• said salvation could not be earned

• fought for Civil Rights

Answer explanation

Martin Luther is known for posting the 95 theses, which criticized the Catholic Church's practices, particularly indulgences. He also emphasized that salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned through works.

The era that focused on humanities (art, music, etc.) and brought Europe out of the Dark Ages was the..

• Enlightenment

• Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Ming Dynasty

Answer explanation

The Renaissance was a cultural movement that emphasized the humanities, including art and music, marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity and helping to lift Europe out of the Dark Ages.

John Locke, Montesquieu, and Voltaire were all part of the...

• Renaissance

• Scientific Revolution

• Cold War

• Enlightenment

Answer explanation

John Locke, Montesquieu, and Voltaire were key figures of the Enlightenment, a movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of authority, which significantly influenced modern political thought.

The American and French Revolution tried to...

• destroy Monarchies

• destroy Dictators

• destroy Democracy

• destroy themselves

Answer explanation

The American and French Revolutions aimed to overthrow oppressive monarchies, seeking to establish more democratic forms of governance. Thus, the correct answer is 'destroy Monarchies'.

T or F: The French Revolution started in French Colonies

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The French Revolution began in 1789 in mainland France, not in its colonies. While colonial uprisings occurred later, the revolution's origins are rooted in France itself, making the statement false.

T or F: The American Revolution started in British Colonies

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. The American Revolution began in the British Colonies in 1775 as a response to British taxation and governance, leading to the colonies' fight for independence.

The Third Estate in France wanted reform because of...

• social inequalities

• they just wanted to

• they had too much bread

• the black death killed too many people

Answer explanation

The Third Estate sought reform primarily due to social inequalities. They were burdened by heavy taxes and had little political power compared to the privileged classes, leading to widespread discontent and a desire for change.

The French AND American Revolution were inspired by... (2 answers)

• individual liberties from the Enlightenment Thinkers

• Yacht Rock

• guaranteed human rights

• stopping tenements from destroying villages

Answer explanation

The French and American Revolutions were driven by Enlightenment ideals, emphasizing individual liberties and the concept of guaranteed human rights, which inspired movements for freedom and equality.

Select the two documents that have similar ideas in them:

• Executive Order 9066

• English Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Common Sense

• Code of Hammurabi

Answer explanation

The English Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence both emphasize individual rights and limit governmental power, reflecting similar ideas about liberty and governance.

A person who says, "I am the state," uses censorship, and represses their people are most likely a(n)...

• Absolute Monarch

• President

• Totalitarian

• Prime Minister

Answer explanation

The phrase "I am the state" indicates absolute power, typical of an Absolute Monarch. Censorship and repression are hallmarks of a Totalitarian regime, which seeks to control all aspects of life. Both choices fit the description.