FINAL

Question 1

which event happened last ?

a. great fear
b. reign of terror
c. fall of the Bastille
d. execution of the king
e. national assembly

Answer 1

b. reign of terror

Question 2

What concept is most applicable to Peter the Great?

a. idea of borrowing ideas from other cultures
b. idea of modernization and expansion
c. idea of modernization and expansion at any cost
d. idea of limiting rights

Answer 2

c. The idea of modernization and expansion at any cost

Question 3

What concept applies to both England under Cromwell and the Thirty Years’ War?

a. idea of imposing particular set of religious beliefs on non believers
b. idea of selecting particular set of religious beliefs according to will of ppl
c. idea of overseas expansion
d. idea of orchestrating change for the common good

Answer 3

a. The idea of imposing a particular set of religious beliefs on non-believers.

Question 4

James I’s unpopularity was NOT a result of

a. unwillingness to involve parliament in raising of revenue
b. desire to conquer ireland
c. refusal to make puritan reforms
d. attempting to relax penalties against catholics

Answer 4

b. His desire to conquer Ireland

Question 5

Russia’s geography location in Europe…

a. little effect
b. placed ahead of W europe
c. placed it on equal terms w/ europe
d. placed it behind W europe

Answer 5

d. Placed it behind W. Europe in a social, economic, and industrial sense

Question 6

how did thinkers during the enlightenment challenge the established social order?

a. calling for an end to gov
b. denying existence of heaven
c. calling for a just society based on reason
d. supporting peasant rebellions

Answer 6

calling for a just society based on reason

Question 7

The declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen stated that….

a. all men were born free and equal in rights
b. all male citizens has the right to vote
c. male and female citizens were equal before the law
d. all citizens has to pay equal taxes

Answer 7

a

Question 8

what effect did foreign invasions have on the revolution?

a. frenchmen fought to preserve the revolution
b. invading armies crush the revolution
c. the moderates take charge
d. frenchmen rally around the king to preserve the revolution

Answer 8

a. frenchmen fought to preserve the revolution

Question 9

which of the following is not one of napoleon’s reforms?

a. government run schools
b. using men from different factions to run gov
c. use of secret police
d. placing church officials i position of power

Answer 9

d. placing church officials in positions of power

Question 10

napoleons military success was due mostly to

a. his fiery temper
b. his new and innovative tactics
c. the weak and poorly trained armies of europe
d. his political success as emperor

Answer 10

b. his new and innovative tactics

Question 11

the continental system was designed to make europe self-sufficient and

a. obtain treasures to enhance empire
b. cut off british trade w rest of europe
c. establish supply lines for forces
d. none of the above

Answer 11

b. cut off british trade w the rest of europe

Question 12

which of the following statements about france’s social structure is true?

a. the 3rd estate was made entirely of peasants
b. the 2nd estate was content
c. there was more inequality among estates
d. most people belonged to 1st 2 estates

Answer 12

c. there was inequality among 3 estates

Question 13

How did Robespierre respond to foreign and domestic threats to the revolution?

a. by using meditation to settle differences
b. by becoming more radical
c. by welcoming their opponents into the decision making process
d. by ensuring that all citizens were free to speak

Answer 13

b

Question 14

which of the following is true about european peasant during the enlightenment?

Answer 14

the enlightenment had little effect on their life

Question 15

which of the following is not a apart of becarias philosophy

a. the accused have a right to a speedy trial
b. torture should never be used
c. laws existed to preserve social order not to avenge crimes
d. civilization corrupted peoples goodness

Answer 15

d

Question 16

which of the following did not characterize the nature of the scientific revolution?

Answer 16

it was not revolutionary (very different)

Question 17

which astronomer discovered the elliptical orbit pattern of the planets

a. galileo
b. kepler
c. brahe
d. ptolemy
e. copernicus

Answer 17

b. kepler

Question 18

philosophers were largely-

a. anti religion
b. republican
c. against intolerance
d. anti catholic
e. atheist

Answer 18

c. anti intolerance

Question 19

What was the main goal of the Vienna peacemakers when they redrew the map of Europe?

a. to gain more territory
b. to divide territory based on national cultures
c. to avoid angering Russia
d. to establish stability and peace

Answer 19

d. to establish stability and peace

Question 20

which of the following statements is NOT true?

a. the Estates General was called by Louis to approve new taxes on the 3rd Estate
b. the voting system in the EG was flawed or unfair
c. the 3rd estate leaves the EG
d. the clergy participated in the EG

Answer 20

a. the EG was called by Louis to approve new taxes on the 3rd estate

Question 21

What is NOT TRUE about the Peace of Westphalia?

Answer 21

It strengthened the hold of the Holy Roman Empire on German States

Question 22

How did the Puritans finally win the English Civil War?

Answer 22

Cromwell’s army defeated the royalists, and the Puritans held the king prisoner

Question 23

What was one reason Ivan IV was called Ivan the Terrible?

Answer 23

He organized a police force that murdered people he considered traitors

Question 24

What were some of the things Peter the Great did to westernize Russia?

Answer 24

He raises women’s status and made the nobles wear Western fashions,

Question 25

What is the chronological order of events in English History?

Answer 25

The English civil war -> the restoration -> the glorious revolution

Question 26

What is NOT a step taken by the Austrian Hapsburgs toward becoming absolute monarchs?

Answer 26

Reconquering the Netherlands

Question 27

Which ruler was responsible for building Prussia's powerful army of 80,000 men?

Answer 27

Frederick William aka "Great Elector"

Question 28

The english king, James ll, ticked off his subjects by...

Answer 28

Appointing Catholics to top positions in his government

Question 29

What did NOT OCCUR under the rule of Charles I?

Answer 29

Staying out of the Thirty Years' War

Question 30

Peter the Great's acquisition of a warm water port and land for St. Petersburg came at the expense of which rival?

Answer 30

Sweden

Question 31

What statement best describes the benefits of the English Civil War?

Answer 31

The political rights of the English citizens increased considerably

Question 32

Cause of the War of Austrian Succession

Answer 32

Prussia invades Silesia

Question 33

Effect of the Thirty Years' War

Answer 33

End of religious wars in Europe | Germany is divided into 300+ states

Question 34

Effect of the War of Austrian Succession

Answer 34

Prussia becomes a world power

Question 35

Cause of the Thirty Years' War

Answer 35

Ferdinand II revoked the Letter of Majesty | Bohemian Protestants throw Ferdinand II's reps into a pile of poop

Question 36

Cause of the Seven Years' War

Answer 36

Prussia launches a pre-emptive strike against Saxony, an ally of Austria

Question 37

Effect of the Seven Years' War

Answer 37

Great Britain gains all of France's Territory in N. America

Question 38

which of the following is not a change made by napoleon to europe

Answer 38

calls for a holy alliance of european monarchs

Question 39

the declaration of the rights of man and citizen stated that

Answer 39

all men were born free and equal in rights

Question 40

how did robespierre respond to foreign and domestic (coming from france) threats to the revolution?

Answer 40

by becoming more radical

Question 41

what did the statesmen who attended the congress of vienna fail to foresee? a. revolutions in N America b. great depression c. future conflicts caused by nationalism and the desire for democracy d. impact of warsaw pact

Answer 41

c. future conflicts caused by nationalism and the desire for democracy

Question 42

because of his many successful campaigns napoleon a. becomes leading general in france b. becomes admiral of french navy c. 1st makes france stable d. recognizes council of 500

Answer 42

a. first becomes the leading general in france

Question 43

the napoleonic code did all of the following except a. made all citizens equal before law b. provide advancement based on merit c. provide buffer states for protection d. religious tolerance

Answer 43

c. provide buffer states for protection

Question 44

the principle of _____ called for return of monarchs to throne prior to the arrival of napoleon a. restoration b. absolutism c. compensation d. legitimacy

Answer 44

d. legitimacy

Question 45

the russians disobeyed napoleon and left the continental system for all of the following reasons except a. hurting economy b. disagreed about division of poland c. did not like ideas of french revolution d. napoleon made them become members of the roman catholic church

Answer 45

d. that napoleon commanded them to become members of the roman catholic church

Question 46

the constitution of 1791 a. abolished the monarchy b. established a new legislative assembly c. gave the vote to all d. reestablisbed old provinces

Answer 46

b. established a new legislative assembly

Question 47

among the greatest difficulties napoleons army faced in spain were a. outbreaks of diseases b. italian troops c. portuguese troops d. guerrila bands

Answer 47

d. guerrilla bands

Question 48

the moderates would most approve of which measure? a. reign of terror b. constitution 1791 c. republic of virtue d. execution of the king

Answer 48

b constitution of 1791

Question 49

what happened first? a. reign of terror b. the directory c. Jacobins take power d. reign of terror

Answer 49

c. jacobins take power

Question 50

in the 15th century the standard explanation of the arrangement of the heavens combined the work of Ptolemy and a. plato b. aristotle c. socrates d. rodger bacon d. plutarch

Answer 50

b. aristotle

Question 51

when the king massed troops at Versailles the effect was.... a. the tennis court oath b. the fall of the bastille c. committee of public safety is formed to protect the assembly d. the jacobins take over

Answer 51

b. the fall of the bastille

Question 52

Which of the following is not a change made by napoleon to europe? a. he places the netherlands, Belgium and parts and germany under his control b. places his friends and relatives in charge of certain countries c. calls for a holy alliance with European monarchs d. changes the boarders of Prussia and Poland

Answer 52

c

Question 53

which is NOT a part of beccaria's philosophy? a. accused have right to speedy trial b. torture is a no c. civilization corrupted peoples goodness d. laws existed to preserve social order, not to avenge crimes

Answer 53

c. civilization corrupted peoples goodness

Question 54

which statement best describes the political development of the chapter? a. nationalists and liberals take control of governments in europe and latin america b. there were major shifts in power in europe and latin america c. wars of independence achieved little d. none of the above

Answer 54

b

Question 55

which of the following does not characterize the liberals of 19th-century Europe? a. they wanted freer trade b. they were wealthy, professional entrepreneurs c. they were educated d. they felt all classes should be able to vote

Answer 55

d

Question 56

All of the following are true statements about nationalism except for which one? a. it was an idea begun by writers and historians b. it helped bring down century old empires c. it beloved that monarchies were the best form of government d. it believed that ethnicity is the basis for political unity

Answer 56

c

Question 57

how were the unification of italy and germany similar? a. both invaded war with france b. both took over territory controlled by catholic church c. both used military force to unify various territories d. both unified into an empire

Answer 57

c

Question 58

bismarck provoked prussia and france to war by..... a. editing and releasing a written insult of the french ambassador benedetti b. taking control of venetia c. assasinatin. napoleon III d. annexing alsace and lorriane

Answer 58

a

Question 59

the organization, young italy a. used political maneuvering to achieve its goals b. was founded by cavour c. was founded by mezzini d. united italy

Answer 59

c

Question 60

which of the following was not a characteristic of conservatives in 19th century europe? a. usually very wealthy b. believed governments should practice ideals of the french revolution c. supported the traditional monarchies of europe d. many come from the noble class

Answer 60

b

Question 61

the greeks gained their independence from? a. austrians b. balkans c. ottoman empire d. russia

Answer 61

c

Question 62

which french leader built railroads, encouraged industrialization and promoted a program of public works?

Answer 62

louis napoleon

Question 63

which of the following rulers attempted to turn france into an absolute monarch? a. louis napoleon b. louis philippe c. charles X d. nicholas I

Answer 63

c

Question 64

which of the following best describes the impact of russia's defeat in the crimean war? a. alexander II moved russia toward modernization and social change b. alexander II cracked dow on his opponents c. nicholas I freed the surfs d. hungary recaptured large parts of its empire

Answer 64

a

Question 65

which of the following ways did the liberation of mexico and brazil differ?

Answer 65

mexicos liberation was violent; brazil's liberation was nonviolent

Question 66

which of the following was an effect of the franco-prussian war?

Answer 66

prussia acquires southern german states

Question 67

in which of the following locations was the uprising supported by the government of the mother country in europe?

Answer 67

haiti

Question 68

in latin america, the love for independence was started by which of the following groups?

Answer 68

creoles

Question 69

the wealthy prussian land owning class was known as?

Answer 69

the junkets

Question 70

the great majority of nationalist uprisings in europe in 1830 and 1848......

Answer 70

were largely successful

Question 71

when bismarck became prime minister, one of the challenges he had to contend with was....

Answer 71

an uncooperative parliament

Question 72

conflict that bismarck used to set austria up for war?

Answer 72

danish war

Question 73

nationalist enlightenment thinker, successful business man who used france to help unite n italy?

Answer 73

cavour

Question 74

individual who went to great lengths to unite northern latin america including venezuela

Answer 74

bolívar

Question 75

conflict that involved great Britain, russia, and france against ottoman empire

Answer 75

greek independence movement

Question 76

conflict that resulted in a united germany

Answer 76

franco prussian war

Question 77

conflict that gained alsace and lorraine for germany

Answer 77

franco prussian war

Question 78

individual who liberated much of southern latin america from spain including argentina

Answer 78

san martin

Question 79

individual who conquered and united southern italy

Answer 79

garibaldi

Question 80

conflict that have prussia control of the northern german states

Answer 80

austro prussian war

Question 81

individual who was instrumental in brazilian independence

Answer 81

prince joao

Question 82

thinkers during the enlightenment challenged the established social order by....

Answer 82

calling for a just society based on reason

Question 83

in the 15th century the standard explaination of the arrangement of the heavens combined the work of ptolemy and

Answer 83

aristotle

Question 84

locke philosophy consisted of all the following ideas except...

Answer 84

the degree of punishment should be based on the seriousness of the crime

Question 85

francis bacon believed that

Answer 85

knowledge of nature should be used to improve the human condition

Question 86

monarchs most closely associated with enlightened absolutism include all of the following except?

Answer 86

louis XIV

Question 87

mary wollstonecraft argued that

Answer 87

women like men need education to become virtuous and useful

Question 88

which of the following statements about hobbes opinion on the state of man in nature is true?

Answer 88

men are intellectually more equal then they are physically

Question 89

which of the following statements does not reflect the thinking of hobbes?

Answer 89

because most men are indifferent, conflict is limited to a few

Question 90

hobbes believes the source of quarrels among men is/are

Answer 90

mistrust and competition

Question 91

according to hobbes the root of society's problems stems from

Answer 91

nature predisposing men to behave destructively and the lack of superior power

Question 92

which of the following would most agree with hobbes philosophy?

Answer 92

oliver cromwell

Question 93

the video of the cartoon arthur, dews explaination of the workings of nature resembles the thinking of which pair?

Answer 93

the ancient greeks and catholic church

Question 94

the answer "if calls into question the american revolution," goes with which question?

Answer 94

how might the history of the us be different if not for the enlightenment thinkers?

Question 95

this philosope said "Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains"

Answer 95

rousseau

Question 96

which document said "that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men deriving their powers from the consent of the governed

Answer 96

declaration of independence

Question 97

women who urged women to enter under male- dominant fields of medicine and politics

Answer 97

wollstonecraft

Question 98

informal social gathering at which writers artists and philophes and other exchanged ideas

Answer 98

salons

Question 99

art that was personal elegant and charming

Answer 99

baroque

Question 100

which amendment ensures the right to a speedy trial?

Answer 100

6th

Question 101

which philosope philosophy influenced article 1 sec 9 of the constitution which states no title of nobility shall be granted by the us

Answer 101

rousseau

Question 102

which philosope said i do not agree with a word you say but will defend to death your right to say it

Answer 102

voltaire

Question 103

which amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines cruel and unusual punishments

Answer 103

8th

Question 104

developed analytical geometry as a tool for scientific research

Answer 104

descartes

Question 105

developed the heliocentric model?

Answer 105

diderot

Question 106

developed the 3 laws of motion that became the foundation for modern physics

Answer 106

newton