Quiz on grade 9 unit 8

Who invented the Spinning Jenny?

• Richard Arkwright

• James Watt

• Robert Fulton

• Hargreaves

What was the main result of the Industrial Revolution?

• End of monarchy in Europe

• Establishment of democracy

• Formation of two social classes

• Decline of overseas trade

What was the immediate cause of the English Revolution?

• Public opposition to the monarchy

• Charles I's attempt to impose Anglican liturgy in Scotland

• Conflict with the Parliament

• Heavy taxes imposed by the Stuart kings

Which event is known as the Glorious Revolution?

• Declaration of the Bill of Rights

• Execution of Charles I

• Bloodless change of regime in 1688-1689

• Restoration of the monarchy

Who is known for the book 'The Social Contract'?

• Diderot

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

What was a major cause of the American War of Independence?

• Lack of trade restrictions

• Desire for a monarchy

• Support from Spain

• Strict control of the British over the colonies

What slogan was popularized during the American War of Independence?

• Freedom for all

• Taxation without representation is tyranny

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

• No taxation without representation

What was the outcome of the French Revolution?

• Formation of the European Union

• Execution of Louis XVI

• End of the Enlightenment

• Establishment of a monarchy

Which political group was more radical during the French Revolution?

• Girondists

• Jacobins

• Moderates

• Royalists

What was the main social division in French society before the revolution?

• Two classes

• Four estates

• Three estates

• Five classes