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Enlightenment, Revolution, And Nationalism Review
Test Description: Unit 2
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1) One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment are similar is that both
A
promoted nationalistic revolutions in eastern Europe
B
questioned traditional values and past practices
C
sought to reconcile Christian beliefs and science
D
led to increased power for royal families in Europe
2) One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they
A
led to the Protestant Reformation
B
encouraged the spread of new ideas
C
strengthened traditional institutions
D
rejected Renaissance individualism
3) According to John Locke, the purpose of government is to
A
stimulate the economy
B
protect the natural rights of individuals
C
serve the monarch
D
create overseas settlements
4) Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for
A
instituting the Reign of Terror
B
supporting the reign of King Louis XVI
C
sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution
D
protecting freedom of religion
5) One major effect of Napoleon’s rule of France was that it led to
A
a restoration of political stability
B
massive emigration to the Americas
C
an increase in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
D
trade agreements with Great Britain
6) One of the main purposes of the Congress of Vienna (1814–1815) was to
A
promote the unification of Italy
B
preserve the German territories gained by Otto von Bismarck
C
restore the power of the Holy Roman Empire
D
establish a balance of power in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon
7) One way in which Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simón Bolívar, and José de San Martín are similar is that they
A
defended the encomienda system
B
fought for Native American suffrage
C
led independence movements
D
supported the Reconquista
8) The unification of Italy and the unification of Germany show that
A
interdependence was a significant obstacle to waging war
B
colonialism could be used to spread European civilization
C
socialism was an effective way of organizing the economy
D
nationalism could be used to consolidate political interests
9) • Supported reforms • Believed in natural rights and religious toleration • Viewed themselves as servants of their state In the 18th century, European leaders that fit these characteristics were best known as
A
totalitarian dictators
B
enlightened despots
C
prime ministers
D
theocratic monarchs
10) Belief in the ideas of the Enlightenment and discontent within the Third Estate were causes of the
A
Counter Reformation
B
French Revolution
C
Spanish Reconquista
D
Industrial Revolution
11) The Scientific Revolution popularized the idea that
A
scientific research should be supervised by political authorities
B
church doctrine should be the source of new ideas
C
Earth is the center of the solar system
D
understanding is the result of observation and experimentation
12) What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?
A
Scientific truths were used to justify absolute monarchies.
B
Natural laws were used to explain human affairs.
C
Economic growth was slowed by the lack of useable technology.
D
The emphasis on religious doctrine led to the rejection of scientific ideas.
13) Belief in the ideas of the Enlightenment and discontent within the Third Estate were causes of the
A
French Revolution
B
Counter Reformation
C
Industrial Revolution
D
Spanish Reconquista
14) What was a major cause of the French Revolution?
A
inequalities in the tax structure
B
Continental System in Europe
C
failure of the Congress of Vienna
D
economic success of mercantilism
15) Before the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into three estates based mainly on their
A
social class
B
education level
C
geographic region
D
religious beliefs
16) What was one effect of the French Revolution?
A
Communism became popular.
B
Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.
C
Militarism was discouraged.
D
Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.
17) Which was the most significant effect of the European Enlightenment period?
A
It marked an end to the humanism that had developed during the Renaissance.
B
It provided the intellectual spark for the American and French Revolutions.
C
It led to a revival of the practices of feudalism.
D
It forced the individual to recognize that God is supremely powerful.
18) In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
A
The King was restored to unlimited power.
B
The middle class gained political influence.
C
The clergy dominated government.
D
The tax burden was carried by the lower classes.
19) One way in which Otto von Bismarck and Camillo Cavour are similar is that both leaders
A
followed a policy of isolationism
B
led an African independence movement
C
adopted papal policies
D
promoted unification to form a new nation-state
20) Toussaint L’Ouverture is most closely associated with leading the revolution in
A
Chile
B
Venezuela
C
Haita
D
Mexico
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