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In the sixth century, BCE, Rome became a(n)

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state.
B
democracy.
C
republic.
D
empire.
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What did Oliver Cromwell do after he became Lord Protector?

A
He freed Charles I from prison.
B
He abandoned the Puritan religion.
C
He called for the opening of theaters and pubs.
D
He ruled as a military dictator.
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Read the passage from the New Testament of the Bible.Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.How does the idea found in this passage connect to Greco-Roman ideas?

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It encourages people to pass judgment on others.
B
It encourages people to make excuses for bad behavior.
C
It emphasizes that everyone is equal under the law.
D
It supports the idea that people should use reason when passing judgment.
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Who created the concept of a social contract?

A
Thomas Hobbes
B
John Locke
C
Baron de Montesquieu
D
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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How did monarchs in England reign prior to the signing of the Petition of Right in 1628?

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They were less powerful.
B
They were more powerful.
C
They were more democratic.
D
They had less interest in ruling.
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Jewish and Christian teachings helped contribute to the spread and development of

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universal education.
B
polytheism.
C
democratic ideals.
D
capitalism.
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Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Voltaire?

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People are naturally reasonable.
B
People are naturally selfish and violent.
C
Governments create unequal societies.
D
Government should be separate from religion.
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A standing army is one that is

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available only in times of war.
B
permanent and available at all times.
C
available only after the harvests have been collected.
D
independent from the government.
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Louis XIV is considered a perfect example of an absolute monarch because he

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gave more political power to ordinary French citizens.
B
reigned during a period of peaceful relations with France’s neighbors.
C
held all power in France and claimed to represent God on Earth.
D
left the throne and called for free elections to choose a successor.
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During the Scientific Revolution, both Copernicus and Galileo

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opposed a new theory of the universe related to the motion of Earth and other planets.
B
opposed the study of the sun, moon, and stars because it was considered heresy.
C
supported a theory of the universe that contradicted the teachings of the Catholic Church.
D
supported the geocentric theory in opposition to the beliefs of most Christians at the time.
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Why was the Petition of Right (1628) of such importance?

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It gave the king unlimited power.
B
It stated that the law was higher than the king.
C
It restored the monarchy.
D
It made Puritanism the official religion of England.
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Which list states achievements from the Scientific Revolution in the correct order?

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i. The heliocentric theory is published.ii. Galileo argues for Copernicus.iii. Isaac Newton develops calculus.iv. The scientific method is invented.
B
i. Galileo argues for Copernicus.ii. The heliocentric theory is published.iii. The scientific method is invented.iv. Isaac Newton develops calculus.
C
i. Galileo argues for Copernicus.ii. Isaac Newton develops calculus.iii. The heliocentric theory is published.iv. The scientific method is invented.
D
i. The heliocentric theory is published.ii. The scientific method is developed.iii. Galileo argues for Copernicus.iv. Isaac Newton develops calculus.
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Which beliefs apply to followers of Judaism? Select three options.

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People are created in God’s image.
B
Jesus was the son of God.
C
People must follow God’s law.
D
There is one god.
E
There are multiple gods.
F
Individuals are evil and have no worth.
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How did Rousseau differ from Voltaire?

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Rousseau was a French philosopher in the 1700s, while Voltaire was a French monarch in the 1600s.
B
Rousseau was a French monarch in the 1600s, while Voltaire was a French philosopher in the 1700s.
C
Rousseau argued against inequality among the classes, while Voltaire argued for freedom of speech and religion.
D
Rousseau argued for freedom of speech and religion, while Voltaire argued against inequality among the classes.

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