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WH Chapter 4 Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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1.

During the Enlightenment, who gained power in government and society?

a)

The Church

b)

The King and Queen

c)

Nobles

d)

Ordinary People

2.

What is another name for the Enlightenment?

a)

The Reformation

b)

Age of Revolutions

c)

Age of Reason

d)

Age of Absolutism

3.

Which was NOT an important principle of the Enlightenment?

a)

The King got his power from God

b)

People are born with guaranteed rights

c)

People should have a say in their government

d)

Government should be limited

4.

The Social Contract says that government gets its power from...

a)

God

b)

The People

c)

The Military

d)

Other Kings and Queens

5.

What type of law guided the Enlightenment thinkers?

a)

Positive Law

b)

Descriptive Law

c)

Divine Law

d)

Natural Law

6.

Which was NOT a Natural Right?

a)

Equality

b)

Life

c)

Liberty

d)

Property

7.

Who authored the theory of Natural Rights?

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Jean-jacques Rousseau

d)

Baron de Montesquieu

8.

In his book, Leviathan, what type of government did Hobbes argue was needed to maintain order?

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Constitutional Monarchy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Republic

9.

Hobbes believed that government was needed to protect...

a)

Us from ourselves

b)

Our Natural Rights

c)

Us from other nations

d)

Our gold and silver

10.

Locke believed government was needed to protect...

a)

Us from ourselves

b)

our Natural Rights

c)

Us from other nations

d)

Our gold and silver

11.

Where was it argued our Natural Rights came from?

a)

God

b)

The People

c)

Our Military

d)

Our Government

12.

What Enlightenment thinker wrote about Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances?

a)

Denis Diderot

b)

Baron de Montesquieu

c)

Jean-jacques Rousseau

d)

Madame Geoffrin

13.

By the end of the Enlightenment, what city became the center of the philosophical movement?

a)

London

b)

Berlin

c)

Paris

d)

Rome

14.

What were French Enlightenment thinkers referred to as?

a)

Prêtres

b)

Philosophes

c)

Scientifiques

d)

Penseurs

15.

How did most kings and queens respond to Enlightenment writers?

a)

Censored them

b)

Gave them positions in government

c)

Rewarded them with fame and money

d)

Read and studied their works

16.

What do we call kings and queens who accepted Enlightenment ideals and made changes for their subjects?

a)

Tyrants

b)

Robber Barons

c)

Enlightened Despots

d)

Absolute Monarchs

17.

During the Enlightenment, how much changed in the daily life of the ordinary person?

a)

People gained full equality under the law

b)

Nearly nothing changed immediately

c)

The rich became poor and the poor became rich

d)

Life became significantly better

18.

Since the Enlightenment, what do we call our collective understanding of reality?

a)

Philosophy

b)

Science

c)

Religion

d)

Logic

19.

What is science based upon?

a)

Logic

b)

Observations

c)

Divine Revelation

d)

Feelings

20.

Who posthumously predicted the Heliocentric Theory?

a)

Nicolaus Copernicus

b)

Sir Isaac Newton

c)

Galileo Galilei

d)

Tycho Brahe

21.

Who demonstrated the Heliocentric Theory to be true?

a)

Nicolaus Copernicus

b)

Galileo Galilei

c)

Sir Isaac Newton

d)

Tycho Brahe

22.

What was the outcome of Galileo's Trial before the Inquisition?

a)

Galileo was put to death as a heretic

b)

Galileo retracted his findings and was placed under house arrest

c)

Galileo was found innocent of heresy and released

d)

Galileo refused to retract his findings and was tortured

23.

What does the Heliocentric Theory say?

a)

The earth is the center of the universe and all planets move around it

b)

The earth revolves around the sun, which is the center of our solar system

c)

There is no center to the universe, no planets move

d)

The earth is the only planet in the universe

24.

Who is the teacher in the Scientific Method?

a)

A professor

b)

The Church

c)

The government

d)

The student

25.

Identify the two discoverers of the Scientific Method.

a)

Francis Bacon

b)

Sir Isaac Newton

c)

Rene Descartes

d)

Nicolaus Copernicus

e)

Galileo Galilei

26.

Who compiled Enlightenment ideals into "le Encyclopedie"?

a)

Denis Diderot

b)

Madame Geoffrin

c)

Jean-jacques Rousseau

d)

Voltaire

27.

What were French centers for Enlightenment discussions called?

a)

Salons

b)

Réunions

c)

Rendez-vous

d)

Maison

28.

Who was the most prominent host of salons?

a)

Madame Geoffrin

b)

Mary Wollstonecraft

c)

Olympe de Gouges

d)

Marie Antoinette

29.

Who described the elliptical orbital patterns of planets?

a)

Johannes Kepler

b)

Tycho Brahe

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Sir Isaac Newton

30.

Who described the theory of Universal Relative Gravity?

a)

Johannes Kepler

b)

Tycho Brahe

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Sir Isaac Newton

31.

What type of law is science?

a)

Positive Law

b)

Natural Law

c)

Descriptive Law

d)

Divine Law

32.

What nation is the oldest and maybe best example of an Enlightenment government?

a)

The United States of America

b)

The United Kingdom

c)

Germany

d)

The French Republic

33.

Who was the British king at the beginning of the American Revolution?

a)

George III

b)

Henry VIII

c)

Charles II

d)

James I

34.

What act followed the French & Indian War and prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachain Mountains?

a)

Sugar Act

b)

Townshend Act

c)

Intolerable Acts

d)

Proclamation Act

35.

What act was a response to the Boston Tea Party?

a)

Sugar Act

b)

Townshend Act

c)

Proclamation Act

d)

Intolerable Acts

36.

How many representatives did the American colonists have in Parliament?

a)

0

b)

1 per colony

c)

2 per colony

d)

It was based upon population

37.

What percentage of American colonists favored separation from England?

a)

25%

b)

40%

c)

60%

d)

90%

38.

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Lexington

b)

Saratoga

c)

Yorktown

d)

Trenton

39.

What battle persuaded France and Spain to assist the Patriots?

a)

Lexington

b)

Yorktown

c)

Saratoga

d)

Trenton

40.

What battle was fought on Christmas Eve and inspired Patriots to sign up for another year of military service?

a)

Yorktown

b)

Trenton

c)

Saratoga

d)

Lexington

41.

Where was the camp that the Continental Army spent the winter of 1776-1777 strengthening their fighting skills?

a)

Gettysburg

b)

Valley Forge

c)

Camp David

d)

Fort Pitt

42.

At what major battle did General Cornwallis surrender, effectively ending the American Revolution?

a)

Lexington

b)

Saratoga

c)

Yorktown

d)

Trenton

43.

What type of fighting did the Continental Army use?

a)

Traditional

b)

Guerrilla

c)

Mobile Cavalry

d)

Heavy Naval

44.

What treaty ended the American Revolution?

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

45.

What type of government did the US Constitution set up?

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Tribal Oligarchy

d)

Federal Republic

46.

Who was the commander of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

George Washington

d)

Benjamin Franklin

47.

What British Enlightenment thinker believed that if a government failed to serve its citizens, they had the "right to revolution"?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke

c)

Mary Wollstonecraft

d)

Jeremy Bentham

48.

Which Founding Father is generally credited as the author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

George Washington

d)

Benjamin Franklin

49.

Which Founding Father is considered to be the Father of the Constitution due to his role in writing the document?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

George Washington

d)

Benjamin Franklin

50.

Which Founding Father negotiated the treaty that ended the American Revolution and was referred to as the First American?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

George Washington

d)

Benjamin Franklin

51.
According to Copernicus, the sun  
a)
Revolved around the earth
b)
Was the center of the Universe
c)
Was the biggest star
d)
 Had many moons
52.
The Scientific Revolution challenged many medieval ideas about science. All of the following were astronomers during the Scientific Revolution except __.
a)
Nicolaus Copernicus
b)
Ptolemy
c)
Galileo Galilei
d)
Johannes Kepler
53.
The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is the ___________ theory.
a)
geocentric
b)
heliocentric
c)
earthcentric
d)
world's worst
54.
The idea that the sun is the center of the universe is the ____________ theory.
a)
geocentric
b)
heliocentric
c)
solar
d)
sunny
55.
 _____________________ was an Italian astronomer who developed the telescope, which then confirmed Copernicus’ Heliocentric Theory 
a)
a. Isaac Newton
b)
b. Galileo Galilei 
c)
c. Adam Smith
d)
d. Dennis Diderot
56.
During the scientific  revolution people started using experiments to test theories rather than just believing the ___________
a)
King
b)
Family
c)
Church
d)
Sir Salami 
57.

Why is it important that the scientific method is a structured step-by-step process?

a)

It ensures that all scientists start with a hypothesis.

b)

It ensures that observations and discoveries are the result of steps that can be repeated.

c)

It makes it harder to duplicate the final result.

d)

It makes it possible for the hypothesis to always be proven correct.

58.

Why was the work of Andreas Vesalius so important to medicine?

a)

His studies of the human circulatory system correctly identified the heart as a pump that pushed blood through the human body.

b)

His work with ointments to prevent infection led the way for later discoveries in disease prevention.

c)

His book accurately describing human anatomy helped other medical scientists' research and discoveries.

d)

His development of a more powerful microscope allowed scientists to see microorganisms for the first time.

59.

What general conclusion did Isaac Newton's observation of gravity have on the way we understand the universe?

a)

The law of gravity is the force that explains why the sun is at the center of the solar system.

b)

The law of gravity is one of several natural forces that explains and governs the motion of the planets and stars.

c)

The laws of physics use gravity to help illustrate and model a form of higher mathematics called calculus, in part developed by Newton.

d)

Gravity was the missing link that was needed to link astronomy, physics, and mathematics.

60.

Natural Philosophy, or the "Investigation into the nature of things" mostly included, but was not limited to, the Study of which of the following subjects"

a)

The Enlightenment and Renaissance Period plus some Art History

b)

Auto Shop, Weightlifting, Theater and Band

c)

P.E.,Yearbook, Cheer and Dance

d)

Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Astrology, Physiology

e)

Math and Science

61.

Natural Rights, human rights, life liberty, property is the political philosophy of which Enlightenment Thinker?

a)

Jean Jacques Rousseau

b)

Black Jacques Shillac

c)

Montesquieu

d)

John Locke

62.

The Social Contract is the idea of which Enlightenment Thinker?

a)

John Locke

b)

Jean Jacques Rousseau

c)

Voltaire

d)

Thomas Hobbs

63.

During the Age of Reason or Renaissance was a period of time where a Salon was;

a)

Where one would get a manicure-pedicure.

b)

Where a person could go and get their hair did and nails done.

c)

Where intellectuals, writers and artists would gather to exchange pertinent information and sharing big ideas.

d)

Was initially held in the homes of women of social and intellectual status.

e)

School of Cosmetology

64.

What Scientist created the first two laws of planetary motion?

a)

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

b)

Sir Issac Newton

c)

Steven Hawking

d)

Johannes Kepler

e)

Albert Einstein

65.

Laws of Motion

a)

Hans Delbruck

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

Albert Einstein

d)

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

e)

Gallieo

66.

Which of the following philosophes stated there should be three branches of government?

a)

Montesquieu

b)

Newton

c)

Voltaire

d)

Diderot

67.

Which of the following was best known for his criticism of Christianity?

a)

Montesquieu

b)

Newton

c)

Voltaire

d)

Diderot

68.

What is deism?

a)

French word for philosopher

b)

a form of government in which the legislative , executive, and judicial branches limit and control each other

c)

a system of thought based on reason is the chief source of knowledge

d)

an 18th century religious philosophy based on reason and natural law

69.

What is philosophe?

a)

French word for philosopher

b)

a form of government in which the legislative , executive, and judicial branches limit and control each other

c)

a system of thought based on reason is the chief source of knowledge

d)

an 18th century religious philosophy based on reason and natural law

70.

What is separation of powers?

a)

French word for philosopher

b)

a form of government in which the legislative , executive, and judicial branches limit and control each other

c)

a system of thought based on reason is the chief source of knowledge

d)

an 18th century religious philosophy based on reason and natural law

71.

The historical circumstances which led to the Enlightenment were

a)

civil unrest caused by disease and famine

b)

absolute rulers treating their citizens fairly and allowing them to live in their palaces

c)

citizens were content to live how they always had

d)

absolute rulers treating their citizens poorly

72.

John Locke believed

a)

people have the natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

b)

the government should be divided into three branches

c)

in freedom of speech

d)

the government is mostly good and should not be questioned

73.

According to John Locke, if the government fails to protect the natural rights of their citizens, the people should

a)

do nothing

b)

advocate for change through peace protests

c)

overthrow the government

d)

take a nap

74.

Voltaire advocated for

a)

freedom of religion

b)

freedom of assembly

c)

freedom of press

d)

freedom of speech

75.

Social contract theory is the idea that

a)

a binding legal document between citizens and the government

b)

people agree to give up some of their rights in order to form a government that will protect their natural rights

c)

people agree to live in a society with no rules

d)

people always maintain all of their rights

76.

The global impact of Enlightenment ideals was it inspire

a)

revolutions around the world (America, France, Latin America)

b)

people to continue supporting absolute monarchs

c)

the industrial revolution

d)

exploration

77.

Who said:


"I... regard the establishment of the political body as real contract between the people and the chiefs chosen by them: a contract by which both parties bind themselves to observe the laws therein expressed, which form the ties of their union."

a)

Locke

b)

Rousseau

c)

Voltaire

d)

Montesquieu

78.

Mary Wollstonecraft advocated for

a)

women's rights and education

b)

the abolition of slavery

c)

women staying home and raising children

d)

absolute monarchs

79.

Mary Wollstonecraft wrote

a)

The Two Treatises of Government

b)

The Spirit of the Laws

c)

A Vindication of the Rights of Women

d)

The Social Contract

80.

In the Age of Enlightenment, philosophers moved away from __________ and championed ______________

a)

Absolutism and Colonization

b)

Science and Superstition

c)

Absolutism and Democracy

d)

Democracy and Absolutism

81.

A champion of civil liberties in danger by oppressive governments, the philosopher Voltaire would have said which quote?

a)

“[the Monarch is] the first servant of the state.”

b)

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”

c)

"I am the State"

d)

"I should like to be a horse."

82.
Galileo was tried for heresy because he argued  
a)
That heaven did not exist
b)
That Earth revolved around the sun
c)
Against the law of gravity
d)
That the sun revolved around the Earth
83.
Nicolaus Copernicus used _________________ to come up with his theory.
a)
Luck
b)
Mathematical formulas  
c)
Guesses
d)
Friends
84.

The discoveries of astronomers like Copernicus and Galileo

a)

established that the universe was sun-centered, or heliocentric.

b)

reinforced most of the traditional teachings of philosophers and the Church.

c)

were supported by most scientists of the time.

d)

proved that ancient philosophers, like Ptolemy, were correct in their views of how the universe works.

85.

Isaac Newton's contributions to science are sometimes referred to as the "Newtonian Revolution" because he

a)

was directly responsible for advances in all the fields of science of his time.

b)

totally disproved the traditional Ptolemaic belief that the sun and planets revolved around Earth.

c)

combined physics, mathematics, and astronomy to explain why the planets moved as they did.

d)

developed the laws of geometry that are still used today.

86.

The ideas of Francis Bacon and René Descartes led to a new scientific method because they both believed that

a)

basic scientific fact is obvious to those who look hard enough at available data.

b)

the traditional teachings of the Church should form the basis of all scientific inquiry.

c)

truth could only be determined after a process of investigation.

d)

the discoveries of the ancient philosophers were valid but should be documented in a modern way.

87.

What was the eventual result of the scientific contributions of René Descartes and Francis Bacon?

a)

A new, step-by-step scientific method resulted, based on inquiry, experimentation, and observation.

b)

A new body of science called chemistry was established, which proposed that all matter is composed of tiny particles.

c)

Mathematics was applied to the movement of planets, in which laws of gravity were observed and established.

d)

The geocentric view of the universe was discarded despite Church pressure in favor of the heliocentric model.

88.

The Geocentric Theory is credited to which Greek philosopher:

a)

Plato

b)

Aristotle

c)

Socrates

d)

Ptolemy

89.

Geocentric Theory is based upon when:

a)

The Sun and Moons rotate around the planet Earth

b)

All of the planets and moons rotate around the Sun

c)

Sun is at the center of the universe

d)

Earth is the center of the universe

90.

The Enlightenment was...

a)

a period when citizens were happy with their rulers

b)

a period when individuals started using reason to question the government

c)

a period when Buddhist were able to reach nirvana

d)

a period marked by closed minded and isolation

91.

Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' which influenced the American Revolution?

a)

John Locke

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

d)

Thomas Paine

92.

Match the Thinker to their Contribution

a)

John Locke

1.

Life, liberty, & property

b)

Charles de Montesquieu

2.

Separation of Powers

c)

William Blackstone

3.

Commentaries on the Laws

d)

Rousseau

4.

The Social Contract

93.

Name the Philosopher: English Philosopher who wrote "Leviathan" believed all humans are naturally selfish and wicked/evil and need one strong ruler to govern them.

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Voltaire

d)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

94.

Name the Philosopher: English philosopher and physician who is considered to be the father of Liberalism, the idea that politics are founded on liberty and equality.

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Voltaire

d)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

95.

Name the Philosopher: French philosopher and writer who believed good governments must protect the rights of individual freedoms. Also, a direct democracy will ensure individual rights will be protected. Was instrumental in the French Revolution and a forerunner in modern political and educational philosophy.

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Voltaire

d)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

96.

What are our three (3) Natural Rights that John Locke believed we all have? Click all that apply

a)

Liberty

b)

Religion

c)

Property

d)

Life

e)

Wealth

97.

Match the Thinker to their Contribution

a)

John Locke

1.

Life, liberty, & property

b)

Charles de Montesquieu

2.

Separation of Powers

c)

William Blackstone

3.

Commentaries on the Laws

d)

Rousseau

4.

The Social Contract

98.

The absence of government, not having and following laws, or respecting others life and property is called what?

a)

State of Nature

b)

Natural Rights

c)

Social Contract Theory

99.

Who argued that government should be based on the general will of the people?

a)

John Locke

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

d)

James Madison

100.
Law of Nature "there existed natural rights that needed/deserved to be protected. Was coined by who:
a)
Thomas Hobbes
b)
John Locke
c)
Charles de Montesquieu
d)
William Blackstone