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WorksheetsUnit 6 Revolutions Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The developments on the timeline influenced the
leaders of the American Revolution. What do the
developments represent?
the introduction of ideas about democracy and
individual rights
the growing influence of religion in people's lives
the challenging of beliefs about the structure of
the universe
the strengthening of government control over
citizens
How did these events of the French government
during the French Revolution lead to change
within the country?
France established peace with new reforms and
laws.
France established new rules for selecting a
monarch.
France transitioned from a republic to an empire.
France transitioned from a monarchy to a
republic.
According to the timeline, what resulted from
scientific and political challenges to the Catholic
Church in the sixteenth and seventeenth
centuries?
Catholic influence over politics expanded
steadily in Europe.
Religious practice in Europe declined throughout
the period.
Scientific advancements became less influential
in European society.
Political authority in European kingdoms
became more secular.
How did the ideas of the Scientific Revolution and
the Catholic Church's reaction affect society?
The demonstration of church power reaffirmed
people’s religious beliefs and led to a rejection
of scientific ideas.
The focus on reason and observations
encouraged independent thinking instead of
relying on official doctrines.
The discrediting of theories by other scientists
reaffirmed people's religious beliefs and led to
increased loyalty to the church.
The church's embrace of new ideas encouraged
independent thinking and led to advancements
in science.
How did Galileo and other scientists effect
societal change in the sixteenth and seventeenth
centuries?
People began to reject the teachings of the
Catholic Church across Europe after learning
about Galileo’s scientific theories.
Scientists achieved their ultimate goal of
undermining the authority and influence of the
Catholic Church through experimentation and
inquiry.
Galileo and other scientists promoted his
scientific theories to the Catholic Church where
they were wholeheartedly embraced by its
leaders and followers.
Scientists’ use of reason, questioning, and
experimentation challenged some Christian
beliefs while they promoted self-discovery and
individual thought.
How did the decisions made at the Congress of
Vienna impact Europe?
They helped spread communist ideology
throughout Europe.
They contributed to a lasting period of relative
peace in Europe.
They quickly led to wars over territory in
mainland Europe.
They established democratic governments in
Europe.
One similarity in the leadership of Latin
Americans Simon Bolivar, Toussaint
l'Ouverture, and Miguel Hidalgo was that each
leader
led a struggle to gain freedom for the people of
his nation
opposed United States intervention in Haiti
opposed membership of his nation in the
League of Nations
established an absolute monarchy in his nation
All of the following factors played a part in
starting the French Revolution EXCEPT
poor harvests and high bread prices
rising debts of the French government
the success of the American Revolution
religious struggles between Catholics and
Huguenots
The Glorius Revolution of 1688-89 resulted in all
of the following EXCEPT
determined that all future British monarchs must
be Protestant
an agreement that in the event of no heirs, the
Hanover house would succeed the Stuarts
the passage of the English Bill of Rights
the principle of constitutional monarchy was
firmly established
What European country did NOT develop an
absolute form of monarchy during the 1600s and
1700s?
The Netherlands
Spain
France
Russia
Based on the quotations, what did the French
and Haitian Revolutions have in common?
Both were examples of democratic governments
being overthrown by military leaders.
Both were responses to inequality and the
denial of rights by those in power.
Both were responses to the enslavement of
populations in pursuit of power and profit.
Both were examples of colonized peoples'
revolting against their imperial rulers.
What played an important role in the changes
shown on the maps?
the spread of new ideas about democracy and
natural rights
the rise of powerful new monarchs in South
America
the growing influence of the Catholic Church in
European colonies
the introduction of new technology that led to
economic growth
Throughout much of world history, societies were
ruled in this way. Think King Louis XIV, Peter the
Great
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
What does the timeline illustrate?
the lasting effects of industrialization
the lasting effects of US imperialism
the lasting effects of the Reformation
the lasting effects of the Enlightenment
Read the statement by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
and answer the question.
Each of us puts his person and all his
power in common under the supreme
direction of the general will; and in a
body we receive each member as an
indivisible part of the whole.
— Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social
Contract, 1762
Based on the text, what did Rosseau believe
good citizens would do?
pursue their own happiness
follow the orders of monarchs
separate religion and government
work together for the good of society
Which BEST describes the outcome of the Battle
of Waterloo (1815)?
Napoleon was finally defeated by British and
Prussian forces.
Lacking food or supplies, Napoleon's Grand
Army was forced to retreat.
Napoleon's victory allowed him to crown himself
as emperor.
Napoleon's Grand Army was victorious over
forces led by Tsar Alexander I.
Which of the following was NOT an
accomplishment of Napoleon during his rule of
France?
He established a peaceful alliance among
European states.
He set up government-run public schools.
He was able to enact a comprehensive code of
laws.
He established an equitable tax code for the
people.
What was one important reason for the rise in
nationalism during the period of Napoleon’s
control over much of Europe?
People conquered by Napoleon became united
against him.
Napoleon introduced a common set of laws that
bound people together.
Conquered peoples embraced a new identity as
French citizens.
Napoleon encouraged national pride in each of
the countries he conquered.
Which scientist proved that Nicolaus
Copernicus's theory about the relationship
between the position of the sun and planets was
correct?
Galileo Galilei
Maffeo Barberini
Robert Boyle
Isaac Newton
What Enlightenment ideal MOST influenced
authors and philosophers such as Voltaire?
Religion and politics should be separate.
Liberty and equality are natural human rights.
The middle class should play a role in politics.
Truth is found through science rather than faith.
