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When Louis XIV said, “I am the state,” he meant that he

had absolute power.

was no longer king.

had decided to change his name.

no longer believed in God.

What does it mean to “quarter” soldiers?

to banish them from service

to free them from prison

to house them in private civilians’ homes

to force them to serve against their will

Which statement best explains how the Scientific Revolution changed ways of thinking?

The Scientific Revolution changed people’s understanding of the world.

The Scientific Revolution resulted in a revival of classical ways of thinking.

The Scientific Revolution brought back ideas like humanism and realism.

The Scientific Revolution caused people to question their religious beliefs.

What argument was the king making?

Kings are God’s representatives on Earth, and they should not be challenged.

Kings need to be more respectful of Parliament.

Kings should agree that it is Parliament’s job to run the government.

Kings should not believe in God, for they are gods themselves.

How did this diagram advance scientific thinking?

The diagram showed that Earth is closer to the sun than other planets, disproving the heliocentric theory.

The diagram demonstrated the first law of planetary motion, proving the geocentric theory.

The diagram showed that planets move in circular orbits around the sun, disproving the Copernican model.

The diagram demonstrated the first law of planetary motion, proving the heliocentric theory.

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