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Absolutism, The Reformation and The Scientific Revolution

Total questions: 118

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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
3.
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
4.
The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is the ___________ theory.
a)
geocentric
b)
heliocentric
c)
earthcentric
d)
world's worst
5.
The idea that the sun is the center of the universe is the ____________ theory.
a)
geocentric
b)
heliocentric
c)
solar
d)
sunny
6.
What is the heliocentric theory?
a)
There is no sun
b)
The sun is smaller than the Earth
c)
The sun is the center of the universe
d)
The Earth in the center of the universe
7.
What did the geocentric theory state?
a)
The sun was at the center of the universe
b)
The earth was at the center of the universe
8.
Who created the heliocentric theory?
a)
Copernicus
b)
Galileo 
c)
Ptolemy
d)
Kepler
9.
Who created the geocentric theory?
a)
Issac Newton
b)
Ptolemy 
c)
Copernicus
d)
Galileo
10.
What did Kepler add to Copernicus’ heliocentric theory?  
a)
That Jupiter had four moons
b)
That the planets revolved around the earth 
c)
That the sun was the biggest star
d)
That the planets move in eliptical (oval shaped) orbits around the sun
11.
 _____________________ 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
12.
Nicolaus Copernicus used _________________ to come up with his theory.
a)
Luck
b)
Mathematical formulas  
c)
Guesses
d)
Friends
13.
Nicolaus Copernicus was the first person to challenge the church and develop the idea that the universe is ______________
a)
Earth centered
b)
Mars centered
c)
Sun centered
d)
beautiful 
14.
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 
15.
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
16.

During the Absolutism period, European monarchs moved towards complete control.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

How did the English Bill of Rights change England's government?

a)

Increased the monarch's power.

b)

Decreased the monarch's power.

c)

Created a Direct Democracy.

d)

Created a dictatorship.

18.

Before the Scientific Revolution, people believed in the Heliocentric Theory.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which of the following made the ideas of the Scientific Revolution spread faster?

a)

Printing Press

b)

Invention of a Postal Service

c)

Common Language

d)

More Investments in Universities

20.

The concept that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.

a)

Geocentric Theory

b)

Scientific Method

c)

Absoliutism

d)

heliocentric theory

21.

Created his own version of the telescope and ; stated the Heliocentric Theory was accurate & challenged the church views

a)

Kepler

b)

Cavendish

c)

Newton

d)

Galileo

22.

Laws of gravity- all objects on earth and in the universe are controlled by this

a)

Galileo

b)

Newton

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Bacon

23.

A major change in European thought, starting in the mid-1500s, in which the study of the natural world began to be characterized by careful observation and the questioning of accepted beliefs.

a)

Enlightenment

b)

Geocentric Theory

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Scientific Revolution

24.

A system of government in which the head of state is a hereditary position and the king or queen has almost complete power, and rules with Divine Right

a)

Enlightenment

b)

Democracy

c)

Absolute Monarchy

d)

Dictatorship

25.

An absolute ruler, taxed people, waged war, revoked religious tolerance in France & built the Palace of Versailles

a)

Louis XVIII

b)

Louis XIV

c)

King WIlliam

d)

Phillip II

26.
Which idea is represented by this list?
a)
The heliocentric theory
b)
The geocentric theory
c)
The social contract
d)
The scientific method
27.

Why did the Catholic Church work to silence many philosophers from the Scientific Revolution?

a)

The ideas of the Scientific Revolution were unprovable and dangerous.

b)

The ideas of the Scientific Revolution strengthened the power of absolute monarchs.

c)

The ideas of the Scientific Revolution proved that Islam was the true religion.

d)

The ideas of the Scientific Revolution challenged the power of religion.

28.

The concept that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.

a)

Geocentric Theory

b)

Scientific Method

c)

Absoliutism

d)

heliocentric theory

29.

Absolute monarch; Modernized Russia, while controlling Orthodox church and forcing serfs to perform hard labor

a)

Frederick the Great

b)

Catherine the Great

c)

Peter the Great

d)

William of Orange

30.

Louis XIV’s absolute power resulted from

a)

his Catholic faith, his control over lawmaking, and his charismatic personality

b)

his ability to wage wars, his mother’s influence in France, and his army.

c)

his wealth, his ability to wage wars, and his army.

d)

his control over lawmaking, his ability to wage wars, and his army.

31.

Peter the Great wanted to do which of the following?

a)

westernize, or Europeanize, Russia

b)

remove European influence from Russia

c)

reduce the size of Russia’s army

d)

share power with his nobles

32.
Leader of France who was nicknamed the "Sun King".
a)
King Louis XIV
b)
King Phillip II
c)
Queen Elizabeth I
d)
King James II
33.
What is Divine Right of Kings?
a)
God gives the King absolute power
b)
The people give the King absolute power
c)
The King has very little power
d)
Parliament has absolute power
34.
"Absolute Power" means that ...
a)
He makes good decisions
b)
He has total control over all aspects of society
c)
the people can vote him out of office
d)
he will always be a good leader
35.
During the Scientific Revolution the heliocentric view of the universe was first proposed by __.
a)
Ptolemy
b)
Francis Bacon
c)
Isaac Newton
d)
Nicolaus Copernicus
36.
The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is the ___________ theory.
a)
geocentric
b)
heliocentric
c)
earthcentric
d)
world's worst
37.
What is the first step to the scientific method?
a)
Make a hypothesis 
b)
State a question or problem
c)
Do the experiment
d)
Analyze the data 
38.
What did Galileo Improve?
a)
The astrolabe
b)
the stars
c)
The Telescope
d)
cat food.
39.
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 
40.
Which scientist developed laws of motion?  
a)
Ptolemy
b)
Copernicus
c)
Galileo
d)
Newton
41.
He pioneered the use of inductive reasoning for the use in the scientific method.
a)
Kepler
b)
Bacon
c)
Galen
d)
Aristotle
42.
What does Absolute Ruler mean?
a)
a ruler who is sure of their power
b)
A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life
c)
someone who has to answer to a separate government body
d)
a ruler who is absolute
43.

During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs looked to

a)

Develop better relations with muslim rulers

b)

Centralize political power in their nations

c)

Encourage the growth of political farms

d)

Increase human rights for citizens

44.

Who was Peter the Great?

a)

This man promoted Westernization campaigns to make his country more European

b)

This man demonstrated absolutism by building the city Versailles as a way of distracting the French nobility

c)

This man didn't believe that the average person was intelligent enough to participate in government, which led him to believe that enlightened monarchy was best

d)

This man thought that humans were naturally greedy and chaotic and would need a large government to control them

45.

Who was Louis XIV?

a)

This man promoted Westernization campaigns to make his country more European

b)

This man demonstrated absolutism by building Versailles as a way of distracting the French nobility

c)

This man believed that humans were naturally good and would not need a large government to rule over them.

d)

This man did not believe that the average person was intelligent enough to participate in government, which led him to believe that an enlightened monarchy was best.

46.

The English Bill of Rights

a)

created a constitutional monarchy.

b)

resolved all of England's seventeenth-century religious questions.

c)

reaffirmed the divine-right theory of kingship while limiting the king's power.

d)

confirmed the king's right to raise standing armies without parliamentary consent.

47.
The primary goal of most of Europe's absolute monarchs was to
a)
support political freedom for the new middle classes
b)
prevent contact with areas beyond Europe's borders
c)
centralize their political control over their nations
d)
maintain peaceful relations with neighboring nations
48.
The theory justifying a monarch's rule by God's authority is called
a)
laissez-faire
b)
totalitarianism
c)
predestination
d)
divine right
49.
What body in England placed limits on the powers of the monarchs?
a)
The Church
b)
Parliament
c)
Universities
d)
Foreign governments
50.
This absolute monarch weakened his nobles by forcing them to live with him and occupied them with ridiculous tasks.
a)
Phillip II
b)
Louis XIV
c)
Frederick the Great
d)
James II
51.
Which term best defines the concept that the earth is the center of the universe?
a)
Heliocentric
b)
Geocentric
c)
Eurocentric
d)
Egotistical
52.
Which term best defines the concept that the sun is the center of the universe?
a)
heliocentric
b)
geocentric
c)
Ethnocentric
d)
Eurocentric
53.
The 6-step procedure based on observation and experimentation is called...  
a)
Planetary Model
b)
Philosophical Method
c)
Pavlov's Hierarchy of Needs
d)
the Scientific Method
54.

He was a polish mathematician and astronomer who was first to determine that the sun was the center of the solar system.

a)

Galilieo

b)

Humes

c)

Copernicus

d)

Descartes

55.

Who was the English scientist who discovered the laws of gravitation?

a)

Galileo

b)

Newton

c)

Kepler

d)

Copernicus

56.

Who proposed a system of EXPERIMENTATION to find new truths through this type of scientific method.

a)

Newton

b)

Bacon

c)

Descartes

d)

Frisius

57.
Who created an improved telescope that confirmed the findings of Copernicus?
a)
Ptolemy
b)
Nicolaus
c)
Galileo
d)
Bacon
58.

How did scientists begin challenging authority during the Scientific Revolution?

a)

By careful observation of nature and willingness to question old beliefs

b)

By reading classic literature

c)

By collecting samples of plant life

d)

By forming new government ideas

59.
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
60.

Which event in English history is most directly associated with these actions?

a)

defeat of the Spanish Armada

b)

The Glorious Revolution

c)

The Protestant Reformation

d)

The French Revolution

61.

What is the "Social Contract?"

a)

The belief that you can overthrow the government

b)

The belief that people give up certain rights to be protected by a government

c)

The belief that everyone owes and should pay taxes to the government

62.

As kings worked to establish absolute monarchies, they ended up destroying which political system that dominated Europe in the Middle ages

a)

Empire

b)

Feudalism

c)

Democracy

63.

Absolutism means

a)

the real power in any state must be religious and exercised by the church.

b)

ultimate authority rests solely in the hands of a king who rules by divine right.

c)

subordinate powers have an absolute right to advise the king on conducting the affairs of state.

d)

no matter how humble, male citizens have an absolute right to participate in politics.

64.

The belief that people have the right to overthrow an unfair government is the ________________

a)

Consent of the Governed

b)

Social Contract

c)

Divine Right

65.
The numerous peasant revolts that took place throughout Europe in the 17th century were most directly a result of
a)
a desire for more political participation.
b)
resistance to conscription efforts.
c)
increased tax burdens.
d)
widespread famine.
66.
States in the 17th century began to resemble modern governments in all of the following ways EXCEPT
a)
royal power extended to the entire realm.
b)
career public servants came to make up the bureaucracy.
c)
monarchs controlled large standing armies.
d)
national propaganda programs were established.
67.
Absolutist monarchs were ones who
a)
sought to control all aspects of public and private life.
b)
gathered all power under their personal control.
c)
governed as if the affairs of state should benefit the people.
d)
respect the laws passed by the representative institutions.
68.
Traditionally, which has NOT been considered an “absolutist” government of the 17th century?
a)
England
b)
Russia
c)
France
d)
Spain
69.
European states of the 17th century generally shared the following goals, EXCEPT
a)
raising new taxes
b)
expanding civil liberties
c)
consolidating central control
d)
competing for colonies
70.
One reason that silver from the New World was detrimental to the Spanish economy was that
a)
the monarch continuously raised tariffs on silver, causing the Price Revolution.
b)
the mineral trade quickly caused the growth of piracy, making trade unprofitable.
c)
the silver mines had little value in Spain once the market was flooded.
d)
the wealthy tended to invest in colonial trade rather than domestic development.
71.
By the beginning of the eighteenth century, which had become established as the language of polite society and international diplomacy?
a)
German
b)
Latin
c)
French
d)
English
72.
In what way did the French Fronde between 1648 and 1653 affect King Louis XIV’s reign?
a)
It gave power to the poor, making Louis XIV want to reclaim absolute power.
b)
It gave the monarchy a large surplus for the construction of Versailles.
c)
It established the need to control the aristocracy.
d)
It weakened the Catholic Church, giving more power to the monarchy.
73.
Finance proved to be the greatest weakness under Louis XIV for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a)
enormous spending on wars & Versailles.
b)
an expanding professional bureaucracy.
c)
resistance to taxation from the Third Estate.
d)
an incompetent financial adviser.
74.
Louis revoked the Edict of Nantes in 1685 because
a)
he was ideologically opposed to Protestantism.
b)
he wanted no fragmentation of any kind within his realm.
c)
he wanted to confiscate the wealth of Protestant churches.
d)
he wanted to align himself with the Habsburgs.
75.
The doctrine of the divine right of kings established that
a)
the king had unlimited power.
b)
the king was to be honored and served divinely in every setting.
c)
God had made kings his rulers on earth, and they were answerable ultimately to him.
d)
the sovereigns were Gods and were to be worshipped by the people.
76.
Which economic policy was favored by Jean-Baptiste Colbert?
a)
Laissez-faire
b)
Capitalism
c)
Mercantilism
d)
Communism
77.
How did Louis XIV foster the theory of the monarch being the absolute ruler of France?
a)
By building the world's largest army.
b)
By marrying the daughters of foreign leaders.
c)
By referring to himself as the Sun King.
d)
By refusing to seek council from his advisors.
78.
The social structure in Eastern Europe differed from that in Western Europe in which significant way?
a)
Weather problems were less of an issue in eastern Europe.
b)
Women had greater upward mobility in eastern Europe.
c)
Serfdom did not exist in western Europe.
d)
Families tended to be smaller in eastern Europe.
79.
How did Russia's Peter the Great try to "Westernization" his country?
a)
By establishing a Senate to debate progressive legislation.
b)
By constitutional government and democratic government.
c)
By requiring his people to shave their beards and dress like Englishmen.
d)
By importing Western technocrats and technology.
80.
All of the following statements are true about the reign of Peter the Great of Russia EXCEPT
a)
Westernization benefited Russians from every social class and reduced financial burdens.
b)
women benefited greatly from Peter’s cultural reforms.
c)
Peter created opportunities for non-nobles to serve the state and join the nobility.
d)
to obtain money for the army and navy, Peter adopted Western mercantilistic policies
81.
Which of the following is the most important reason for the English Civil War?
a)
The relative levels of poverty in England.
b)
Conflicts between Puritans and Catholics.
c)
Conflicts between Parliament and the king.
d)
The king’s attempt to impose the Book of Common Prayer on Scotland.
82.
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was a turning point in British history because:
a)
the king was executed , making Parliament the supreme power.
b)
Catholicism’s became England and Scotland's official religion.
c)
Puritans gained supreme power throughout the country 
d)
the English Bill of Rights that limited monarchical authority.
83.
What was one problem with the Catholic church that led to the Reformation?
a)
Priests were too nice
b)
The Pope had too much political power
c)
Martin Luther liked indulgences
d)
The printing press helped with the Crusades
84.
What are Indulgences?
a)
a first church
b)
leaders
c)
Things you can buy to get your sins forgiven
d)
A new type of prayer
85.
Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-Five Theses is considered by many to be a turning point in history because
a)
sale of indulgences increased.
b)
Luther became the German ruler
c)
Catholic power declined.
d)
German states became unified.
86.
What invention helped to spread the information of the Reformation?
a)
The Globe
b)
The internet
c)
The Paint Brush
d)
The Printing Press
87.
Martin Luther suggested which change to church practice?
a)
Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it
b)
Installing statues of saints in churches.
c)
 Saying mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it.
d)
Increasing the sale of indulgences
88.
What religion were ALL Christians before the Reformation?
a)
Jewish
b)
Christian
c)
Catholic
d)
Baptist
89.
The Reformation began in _______. 
a)
Italy
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
England
90.
This group was established to spread Catholicism around the world 
a)
Huguenots
b)
Lutherans 
c)
Jesuits
d)
Monks
91.
Rather than believing in the power of the pope, what would a Protestant put full faith in?
a)
The teachings of Jesus and the Bible
b)
human potential
c)
The power of local priests
d)
They believe that God does not exist
92.
In response to the Reformation the Catholic church held the Council of Trent where they started the __________ to reinforce Catholic Doctrine. 
a)
Counter Reformation
b)
Anti reformation 
c)
Edicts of Nantes
d)
Diet of Worms
93.
This was the meeting of church leaders in the 1500's whose purpose that clearly defined Catholic doctrines
a)
Peace of Augsburg
b)
Inquisitions
c)
Council of Trent
d)
Society of Jesus
94.
Who were considered heretics by the Spanish Inquisition?
a)
Muslims
b)
Jews
c)
anyone who disagreed with the Church
d)
All options are correct
95.
The Inquisition was a movement by church leaders to keep people "holy" though which of these means?
a)
fasting
b)
fiery sermons
c)
torture
d)
all of the above
96.
What was the Reformation?
a)
pardons for sins
b)
the young monk
c)
the events that led to Protestantism
d)
a bill of rights
97.
In response to the Reformation the Catholic church held the Council of Trent where they started the __________ to reinforce Catholic Dotrine. 
a)
Counter Reformation
b)
Anti reformation 
c)
Edicts of Nantes
d)
Diet of Worms
98.
What is the definition of heresy?
a)
Not following the temple. 
b)
Not liking religion. 
c)
Religous ideas that oppose to the church's.
d)
Religous ideas that go with the church's
99.
What is an inquisition?
a)
A journey undertaken to worship at a holy place
b)
A series of investigations designed to find and judge heretics
c)
The Latin word meaning "Great Charter"
d)
The Spanish word for "Reconquest" 
100.
What was one problem with the Catholic church that led to the Reformation?
a)
Priests were too nice
b)
The Pope had too much political power
c)
Martin Luther liked indulgences
d)
The printing press helped with the Crusades
101.
What are Indulgences?
a)
a first church
b)
leaders
c)
Things you can buy to get your sins forgiven
d)
A new type of prayer
102.
Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-Five Theses is considered by many to be a turning point in history because
a)
sale of indulgences increased.
b)
Luther became the German ruler
c)
Catholic power declined.
d)
German states became unified.
103.
What invention helped to spread the information of the Reformation?
a)
The Globe
b)
The internet
c)
The Paint Brush
d)
The Printing Press
104.
What was the Protestant Reformation?
a)
an attempt to overthrow the Pope and replace him with a Frenchman.
b)
an attempt to reform the Catholic practices that were considered corrupt.
c)
a call for Christian Europe to reclaim the Holy Land from the Arabs.
d)
An attempt to strengthen the power of the Pope
105.
Martin Luther suggested which change to church practice?
a)
Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it
b)
Installing statues of saints in churches.
c)
 Saying mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it.
d)
Increasing the sale of indulgences
106.
What religion were ALL Christians before the Reformation?
a)
Jewish
b)
Christian
c)
Catholic
d)
Baptist
107.
The Reformation began in _______. 
a)
Italy
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
England
108.
This group was established to spread Catholicism around the world 
a)
Huguenots
b)
Lutherans 
c)
Jesuits
d)
Monks
109.
Rather than believing in the power of the pope, what would a Protestant put full faith in?
a)
The teachings of Jesus and the Bible
b)
human potential
c)
The power of local priests
d)
They believe that God does not exist
110.
In response to the Reformation the Catholic church held the Council of Trent where they started the __________ to reinforce Catholic Doctrine. 
a)
Counter Reformation
b)
Anti reformation 
c)
Edicts of Nantes
d)
Diet of Worms
111.
This was the meeting of church leaders in the 1500's whose purpose that clearly defined Catholic doctrines
a)
Peace of Augsburg
b)
Inquisitions
c)
Council of Trent
d)
Society of Jesus
112.
Who were considered heretics by the Spanish Inquisition?
a)
Muslims
b)
Jews
c)
anyone who disagreed with the Church
d)
All options are correct
113.
The Inquisition was a movement by church leaders to keep people "holy" though which of these means?
a)
fasting
b)
fiery sermons
c)
torture
d)
all of the above
114.
What was the Reformation?
a)
pardons for sins
b)
the young monk
c)
the events that led to Protestantism
d)
a bill of rights
115.
In response to the Reformation the Catholic church held the Council of Trent where they started the __________ to reinforce Catholic Dotrine. 
a)
Counter Reformation
b)
Anti reformation 
c)
Edicts of Nantes
d)
Diet of Worms
116.
What was one way that people were tortured during the Spanish Inquisition?
a)
You were stretched on a wheel until you confessed.
b)
You were beheaded.
c)
You had pebbles thrown at you until you confessed.
d)
All of the above.
117.
What is the definition of heresy?
a)
Not following the temple. 
b)
Not liking religion. 
c)
Religous ideas that oppose to the church's.
d)
Religous ideas that go with the church's
118.
What is an inquisition?
a)
A journey undertaken to worship at a holy place
b)
A series of investigations designed to find and judge heretics
c)
The Latin word meaning "Great Charter"
d)
The Spanish word for "Reconquest" 

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117 questions

1st 9 WKS US History Practice

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11th - 12th Grade

Since Midterm Review

114 questions

Since Midterm Review

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9th - 12th Grade

Midterm APUSH Practice

120 questions

Midterm APUSH Practice

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12th Grade

Monroe-2nd Q Review: Revolutionary War, AOC, Constitution

123 questions

Monroe-2nd Q Review: Revolutionary War, AOC, Constitution

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8th - 12th Grade