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During the Scientific Revolution, both Copernicus and Galileo

A
opposed the study of the sun, moon, and stars because it was considered heresy.
B
supported a theory of the universe that contradicted the teachings of the Catholic Church.
C
opposed a new theory of the universe related to the motion of Earth and other planets.
D
supported the geocentric theory in opposition to the beliefs of most Christians at the time.
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Which is the best description of Napoleon Bonaparte?

A
He believed a return to the monarchy was the only thing to save France.
B
He was an extraordinary soldier but not a good commander in chief.
C
He refused to sign a peace treaty with the European powers at war’s end.
D
He believed in some Enlightenment ideals but not in social reform.
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Who discovered how gravity affects objects on Earth?

A
Robert Boyle
B
René Descartes
C
Francis Bacon
D
Isaac Newton
4

French soldiers brought home ideas about government and rights from the American Revolution, including news of the Declaration of Independence. One of the ideas presented in the Declaration of Independence is equality for all. Englishman Thomas Hobbes and which other Enlightenment thinker proposed this idea?

A
Rosseau
B
Montesquieu
C
Locke
D
Voltaire
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A small group of centrists tried to get the Jacobins and the Conservatives to compromise on what main idea?

A
a republic versus a constitutional monarchy
B
a monarchy versus a constitutional monarchy
C
a democratic republic versus a monarchy
D
a church leader versus a monarchy
6

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.
7

The Magna Carta had what effect on English monarchs?

A
It said that monarchs would have absolute power.
B
It said that only kings could rule England.
C
It required English monarchs to be born in foreign countries.
D
It said that monarchs had to respect certain basic rights of citizens.
8

What did the guillotine symbolize?

A
the execution of the wealthy
B
the power of radicals
C
the National Convention
D
the Reign of Terror
9

A goal of which revolution(s) was the restoration of a Protestant monarch?

A
the Glorious Revolution
B
the American and Glorious revolutions
C
the French and Glorious revolutions
D
the French Revolution
10

Amidst ongoing famine, rising discontent, and increased taxes Louis XVI called a meeting of the Estates-General leading up to the French Revolution. This was the first time this call had been issued in one hundred fifty years. Why did the king call this meeting?

A
to create a plan of action to stop the famine
B
to move France toward a constitutional monarchy
C
to attempt economic and monetary crisis reform
D
to give the people a voice
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After taking power, one action that Napoleon refused to take was to

A
improve tax collection.
B
establish the Bank of France.
C
give women the right to vote.
D
dismiss corrupt officials.
12

Who created the concept of a social contract?

A
Baron de Montesquieu
B
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
C
John Locke
D
Thomas Hobbes
13

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson affirmed

A
the end of all relations with Britain.
B
the new system of government.
C
the separation of church and state.
D
the natural rights of all people.
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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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Why could the British restriction of trade be considered a violation of natural rights?

A
Restrictions sacrificed trade that would have benefited the colonies for the Crown’s benefit.
B
Restrictions inhibited the natural right to property by denying colonists access to goods.
C
Restrictions interfered with individuals’ pursuit of economic self-interest.
D
Restrictions denied colonists the right to conduct business with foreign powers.
16

The French goal to weaken the power of religion over government was inspired by which Enlightenment idea?

A
natural rights
B
separation of powers
C
separation of church and state
D
social contract

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