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WorksheetsAbsolute Monarchs, Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
