AnswersWorld History and GeographyAbsolutism and the Rising Tide of Revolution (1500-1815)

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How did the events of the Reformation affect the Enlightenment?

A
People challenged religious institutions during the Reformation, which led them to challenge governmental authority during the Enlightenment.
B
People challenged educational facilities during the Reformation, which led them to challenge cultural institutions during the Enlightenment.
C
People challenged cultural institutions during the Reformation, which led them to challenge educational facilities during the Enlightenment.
D
People challenged governmental authority during the Reformation, which led them to challenge religious institutions during the Enlightenment.
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Who created the concept of a social contract?

A
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
B
Baron de Montesquieu
C
Thomas Hobbes
D
John Locke
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During the Scientific Revolution, both Copernicus and Galileo

A
supported the geocentric theory in opposition to the beliefs of most Christians at the time.
B
supported a theory of the universe that contradicted the teachings of the Catholic Church.
C
opposed the study of the sun, moon, and stars because it was considered heresy.
D
opposed a new theory of the universe related to the motion of Earth and other planets.
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The Magna Carta had what effect on English monarchs?

A
It required English monarchs to be born in foreign countries.
B
It said that only kings could rule England.
C
It said that monarchs had to respect certain basic rights of citizens.
D
It said that monarchs would have absolute power.
5

Who discovered how gravity affects objects on Earth?

A
Isaac Newton
B
René Descartes
C
Francis Bacon
D
Robert Boyle
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Which of these statements best describes absolute rulers?

A
Absolute rulers have no checks on their power.
B
Absolute rulers’ powers are checked only by the military.
C
Absolute rulers depend on the advice of a parliament.
D
Absolute rulers are figureheads who carry out the Church’s wishes.
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A standing army is one that is

A
permanent and available at all times.
B
available only in times of war.
C
independent from the government.
D
available only after the harvests have been collected.
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Belief in the divine rights of kings means believing that kings are chosen by

A
God.
B
the people.
C
Parliament.
D
the Lord Protector.

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