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WorksheetsSemester 2 Review-Pt. 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
An absolute monarch claimed:
a)
unlimited power with no checks and balances
b)
power over political, but not religious, decisions
c)
no control over the political system
d)
All of the above are claims to a monarch's power
2.
What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?
a)
It made clear the limits of royal power.
b)
It established the Parliament.
c)
It restored absolute monarchy.
d)
It legalized the theory of "divine right."
3.
During the Scientific Revolution, scientists:
a)
questioned traditional sources of truth like Greek philosophy and the Church
b)
accepted the scientific doctrine of the Church as fact
c)
relied on Greek and Roman texts for the answers to scientific questions
d)
rarely used experimentation and observation to find answers
4.
In which of the following areas did the Scientific Revolution begin?
a)
Medicine
b)
Chemistry
c)
Astronomy
d)
Mathematics
5.
Copernicus challenged traditional views of the universe by claiming:
a)
the earth remains in a fixed location
b)
the moon, stars and planets are perfect bodies
c)
every planet and moon revolves the earth
d)
the earth revolves around the sun
6.
Enlightenment thinkers stressed:
a)
the right of the church to rule society
b)
the importance of reason
c)
the right of kings to do as they wish
d)
the unpredictability of the world
7.
Which of the following Enlightenment philosophers stated that people have natural rights like life, liberty and property?
a)
John Locke
b)
Voltaire
c)
Baron de Montesquieu
d)
Isaac Newton
8.
What is the belief that people should be loyal to their region's shared history and identity?
a)
Patriotism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Nationalism
d)
Populism
9.
Which of the following accurately describes the tax system in France before the Revolution?
a)
The First Estate paid approx. 50% of the taxes.
b)
The nobles paid taxes, but the clergy were exempt.
c)
The Third Estate paid almost all of the taxes.
d)
Taxes were only paid on land, not on income or goods.
10.
During the French Revolution, which statement about the guillotine is true?
a)
It was only used on the worst criminals, like the king and queen.
b)
Napoleon used the guillotine often to torture people.
c)
It became the executioner of the Revolution, often against the 3rd Estate.
d)
Its use ended when Napoleon was put to death by the guillotine.
11.
Who led the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution?
a)
Louis XVI
b)
Napoleon
c)
Touissant L'Overture
d)
Robespierre
12.
What did the French people hope that Napoleon would accomplish?
a)
To end the Reign of Terror.
b)
To create an empire led by France.
c)
To bring order and stability to the nation
d)
To restore the king and queen back to power
13.
Why did the Congress of Vienna meet?
a)
To restore kings/queens defeated by Napoleon
b)
To decide a battle strategy that would defeat Napoleon
c)
To prevent the influence of American in European matters
d)
To divide the colonies in Africa
14.
Why did the Latin American peoples revolt against Spain and France?
a)
They were tired of being slaves for European conquerors.
b)
They wanted less taxation from Europeans.
c)
They desired to live and govern in their own shared tradition and culture.
d)
Their leader, Touissant, was killed and the people rebelled angrily.
15.
What key idea from this unit (and today) inspired the people in the American Revolution, the French Revolution, Europe's fight against Napoleon, and the Latin American Revolutions?
a)
Nationalism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Capitalism
d)
Patriotism
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