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Worksheets5/14 HW: GH2 Regent Review #1 (2024)
Total questions: 104
Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
What type of government is it when one ruler has all the power?
Representative democracy
Oligarchy
Absolute Monarchy
Feudalism
Which of the following was an Absolute Monarch?
Benito Mussolini
Louis XIV
Neville Chamberlain
Mikhail Gorbachev
Louis XIV believe he derive his power directly from God. What is this called?
Divine Right
Marxism
Totalitarianism
Parliamentary Democracy
How did Louis XIV control his nobles?
Kidnapping their wives and children
Using the church to bend the nobles to his will
By giving them autonomy to make decisions for their territories
Controlled his nobles by controlling where they lived.
Which Russian leader built the "Window to the West"?
Peter the Great
Catherine the Great
Ivan the Terrible
Nicholas II
What was the goal of Peter the Great?
Establish trade relations with the Mongols
Gain independence from Great Britain
Westernize Russia
Take over Istanbul
What type of ruler was Peter the Great?
Supporter of Martin Luther
Democratically elected President
Absolute Monarch
Fascist Totalitarian
Ideas such as "all men are created equal" and "inalienable rights" came about during what time period?
The Dark Ages
The enlightenment
Communist Revolution
Feudalism
Which enlightenment philosopher's ideas are reflected in the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Voltaire
Hobbes
What did John Locke say that people could do if the government did not protect their natural rights?
Take a nap and hope it's better tomorrow
Nicely ask the government to do a better job
nothing
rebel/overthrow the government
What was an effect of the enlightenment?
Rise of Absolutism
Rise of Feudalism
Rise of Communism
Rise of Representative Democracies
Why was the capital of Russia moved from Moscow to St Petersburg?
Needed access to water for trade. Wanted to build a window to the west.
St Petersburg connected directly to the silk road
So Peter the Great could control his nobles more easily
To respect the impact of the Mongols on Russian society
Why did Peter the Great chop off people's beards?
He wanted to raise money for the Eastern Orthodox church.
No one was allowed to have a beard longer than Peter's
He wanted them to look more Western.
Facial hair was a sign of poverty.
One similarity between the European concept of divine right and the Chinese concept of Mandate of Heaven is the idea that a leader’s power
can be challenged by his subjects
should be limited
comes from a higher power than the ruler himself
is shared with a legislative branch
What is one way that Suleiman I and Akbar were similar?
Both controlled empires that included parts of Europe.
Both allowed freedom of religion in their empires.
Both ruled over the Ottoman Empire.
Both ruled over the Mughal Empire.
Which European absolute monarch built a large armada and a palace called El Escorial?
Peter the Great
Louis XIV
Philip II
Ivan the Terrible
Which absolute monarch was known as the Sun King and for saying “I am the State”?
Henry II
Richard the Lionhearted
William the Conqueror
Louis XIV
In what way did Louis XIV show he did not tolerate Huguenots (Protestants) in France?
He fought a civil war against them
He repealed the Edict of Nantes
He signed the Magna Carta
He put them on trial as witches
Which of the following methods did Louis XIV’s France use to become more self-sufficient?
Economic policy of mercantilism
Westernization
Signed trade agreement with Spain
Built a Great Wall
What change was introduced by Peter the Great to Russia in the 17th century?
spread of philosophies of the Greco-Roman civilizations to the peasant class
development of representative government in the provinces
introduction of Western ideas and technology to Russian society
selling of indulgences to raise money
Why was St. Petersburg significant to the development of Russia?
It was a warm-water port and a “window on the West”
It allowed for more trade with Japan
It was the headquarters of Ivan’s secret police
St. Petersburg was not important to Russia
What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings (1066 CE)?
The Saxons defeated the Normans and maintained control of England
William the Conqueror was killed by an arrow
Peter the Great defeated the Swedes and began to build St. Petersburg
The Normans defeated the Saxons and gained control of England
The Normans were originally _________ who settled in Northern France.
Germanic Tribes
Anglo-Saxons
Vikings
Boyars
The Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and the Glorious Revolution all contributed to Great Britain’s development of
absolute monarchy
ethnic rivalries
religious unity
constitutional monarchy
Which of the following occurred as a result of the English Civil War?
Catholicism became the state religion
The Puritans were driven out of England
The Puritans controlled England
William and Mary took the throne from James II
In English history, the Magna Carta (1215) and the Bill of Rights (1689) both reinforced the concept of
limited power of the monarch
religious toleration
a mercantilist economy
universal voting rights
By the end of the 1600s, England’s system of government had become
an absolute monarchy
a military dictatorship
a constitutional monarchy
a direct democracy
What happened in Russia as a result of actions taken by Peter the Great?
Russia was weakened by French invasions.
Catholicism was adopted as the state religion.
The Duma was reformed and the serfs were freed.
Russia borrowed Western ideas and expanded its territories.
The primary purpose of the Magna Carta (1215) was to
limit the power of King John
install Oliver Cromwell as dictator
justify the Glorious Revolution
charter the British East India Company
Which form of government is associated with the reigns of Suleiman the Magnificent, Akbar the Great, and Peter the Great?
constitutional monarchy
theocracy
direct democracy
absolute monarchy
A DEO REX, A REGE LEX —“The king is from God, and law is from the king.”
— James I
This quotation best reflects the concept of
constitutional monarchy
equal representation
separation of powers
divine right rule
Which phrase would Louis XIV and Peter the Great most likely agree with?
“government should leave businesses alone”
“countries should settle differences without war”
“do not question government authority”
“all men are created with natural rights”
Which person is credited with saying “L’état, c’est moi” (I am the state)?
Louis XIV
Karl Marx
John Locke
Queen Isabella
One similarity of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment is that both
had the support of the Roman Catholic Church
placed great value on traditional beliefs
emphasized the value of human reasoning
contributed to the end of feudalism
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Which of the following was an effect of the Scientific Revolution?
Improvements in medicine and scientific instruments
The belief that the earth was the center of the universe
Reliance on ancient authorities to explain the physical world
The belief that heavenly bodies moved in perfect circular orbits
Absolutism is -
The idea that there is an important question that a monarch needs to force into law particularly when dealing with a female inheriting the throne.
The idea that a monarch has direct power from God to rule and that they are responsible to God alone.
The idea that a monarch has the authority to have complete and absolute control.
The idea that a monarch has the ability to tell his subjects what they are to do in life.
An absolute monarch justified their power with the theory known as—
Balance of power
Divine right
pragmatic sanction
regiments of grants
What political purpose did the splendid Palace of Versailles serve?
To aid the artists of the time by displaying their works for others to see
To show the power of Louis XIV and arouse envy of the other monarchs
To reflect The religious faith of Louis XIV and give the appearance of strength and virtue
To reflect Louis XIV’s ideas of westernization and his desire to modernize his country
Absolute monarchs, Philip II of Spain, Louis XIV of France and Peter the Great of Russia were all considered absolute rulers because they –
broke from the Roman Catholic Church.
helped feudal lords build secure castles .
Instituted programs that gave more power to their parliaments.
made government decisions without the consent of their people .
Which quotation would most likely have been made by an absolute monarch?
"It is the parliament that must make the laws."
"The government must be based on a sound constitution."
"The rights and prohibitions of the nation are joined with my body and reside in my hands alone. Public order in its entirety comes from me."
“People in a state of nature are solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short."
In the 16th Century, Elizabeth I created a strong absolute monarchy in England. Although Elizabeth’s reign was mostly successful, she had difficulties with which government institution?
President
Prime Minister
Parliament
Senate
The Enlightenment was influenced by the Renaissance, Reformation, and Age of Exploration because people during all these time periods:
Had great faith that the Catholic church would answer their questions
Looked back to the medieval age for inspiration
Challenged old ideas and assumptions
Believed the earth was flat instead of round
Why was the Glorious Revolution so “glorious”?
it was the bloodless overthrow of the king
it was the bloodiest battle in history
it was England’s largest land, sea and air invasion
It was England’s largest air raid invasion
Which of the following provided England with the beginnings of a constitutional monarchy
The English Civil War
The English Bill of Rights
The long Parliament
The Petition of Right
Which monarch attempted to “westernize” Russia; he built a new capital along the Baltic coast at St. Petersberg?
Elizabeth I
Ivan the Terrible
Peter the Great
Louis XIV
Which of the following is a major reason why the Ottoman Empire was able to expand?
They converted me to Islam.
They mastered new firearm technology.
They were led by janissaries.
They were located on the Anatolian Peninsula.
Louis XIV and Peter the Great would most likely agree with the expression —
"All men are created with natural rights."
"Countries should settle differences without war."
"Do not question government authority."
"Government should leave businesses alone."
What did Peter the Great see as crucial to making Russia a great power?
Giving women a larger role in government
Adopting a Western style of dress and etiquette
Forming military alliances with powerful nation in the Western Hemisphere
Using western technology to modernize the army
People living in the Ottoman Empire experienced –
A decline in royal patronage of the arts
Political harmony between religions
Feudalism
Religious tolerance and artistic achievements
During the reign of Suleiman, the Magnificent-
Encouraged the development of Persian Art
Reorganized the government and regulated its laws
Introduced Western ideas to the Ottoman Empire
Pressured people to conform to traditional religious beliefs.
In contrast to absolute monarchs, Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power and authority to rule the government came from:
The people
God
Scientists
Classical cultures
The U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (France), and the English Bill of Rights impacted governments by
guaranteeing all citizens pay equal taxes
helping maintain an absolute monarchy
the development of theocracies
protecting individual rights of citizens
Which does NOT describe an absolute monarch?
Has unlimited power.
Controls taxes.
Looks to church leaders to guide religion.
Dominates the upper class to show off power.
Which statement does NOT accurately describe the Age of Absolutism?
It took place (mostly) after the Renaissance.
It ended with the American Revolution.
Governments became more centralized and powerful.
Rulers were responsible to sustain peace and economic growth.
The divine right theory is the belief a ruler has absolute power since s/he was established by ________________.
God
The people
The pope
Destiny
French Protestants are known as the ____________________.
Sea Dogs
Huguenots
Roundheads
Regimers
Who led England to victory over the Spanish Armada?
Queen Elizabeth I
Armand Richelieu
Francis Drake
Charles V
Who wrote Don Quixote?
El Greco
Lope de Vega
Diego Velasquez
Miguel de Cervantes
Which does NOT accurately describe King Louis XIV?
He declared himself the "Sun King."
He reigned over 70 years.
He promoted Puritan teachings and beliefs.
His wars led France to inner turmoil & chaos.
What did King Louis XIV build that became a symbol of French wealth, power, and cultural influence?
The Palace of Versailles
The Eiffel Tower
The Louvre
The French Armada
Who led the Roundheads in the English Civil War?
Philip II
Oliver Cromwell
Charles I
Armand Richelieu
Which ruling family from Scotland struggled to cooperate with Parliament in England?
Tudors
Cavaliers
Stuarts
Levellers
Which religious group controlled England under the Commonwealth?
Puritans
Anglicans
Jews
Catholics
What is the event when William & Mary of Orange took the English throne from James II without violence?
The English Civil War
The Thirty Years' War
The Battle of Hastings
The Glorious Revolution
Known as the Sun King and the ruler of France
King James II
King Phillip
Louis XIV
Louis XXI
What does Absolute Ruler mean?
a ruler who is sure of their power
A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life
someone who has to answer to a separate government body
a ruler who shares power with the parliament
The theory justifying a monarch's rule by God's authority is called
laissez-faire
totalitarianism
predestination
divine right
Louis XIV built this massive, largely funded by the taxpayers of his country.
Windsor Castle
Versailles
St. Petersburg
Fontainebleau
He introduced newspapers, shaved beards, and encouraged western fashion
Louis the XIV
Peter the Great
Phillip II
Frederick II
What city did Peter the Great build on a seaport to make travel west easier?
Kiev
Moscow
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Which person is credited with saying “L’état, c’est moi” (I am the state)?
Louis XIV
John Locke
Karl Marx
Voltaire
French Enlightenment philosopher who strongly believed in freedom of speech and religion
Voltaire
Denis Diderot
Mary Wollstonecraft
John Locke
Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Voltaire
How did Hobbes view human nature?
We are inquisitive and industrious.
We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.
We are naturally ignorant
We are naturally kind and helpful to others
Which of the following would be another good name for the Enlightenment?
The Age of Reason
The Age of Great Philosophers
The Age of Religion
The Age of Revolution
What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about government?
government control needs to be minimum, people are good and will give up some rights for the greater good
the government should control all aspects of our lives
the government should be led by an absolute monarch
people are cruel and need an absolute ruler
John Locke's ideas about natural rights and consent of the governed inspired which American as he was writing the Declaration of Independence.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
