Review 2019- Year In Review..
What do you remember? ? ? ?
- 1.What fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
A government that denies its people certain basic rights can be overthrown
- B.
Government should guarantee its citizens economic security
- C.
The national and state governments should share power
- D.
Rulers from nations get power to rule from God and are have to govern in the best interest for all people
- 2.The concept of natural rights was included in the Declaration of Independence- influenced from John Locke.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Use the following quote to help you answer the question below: "It must be acknowledged that the term 'republic' is of a very vague application in every language... I would say purely and simply it means a government by its citizens in mass, acting directly and personally according to the rules of the majority."- Thomas Jefferson 1816 Which statement summarizes Jefferson's ideas about a republic form of government?
- A.
The power of govt. rests with the citizens
- B.
The power of the govt. rests with the leaders at the top of the govt.
- C.
Republicans are always in control
- D.
Republic forms of govt. have strict rules and laws that must be followed
- 4."We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."The preamble to the US Constitution set forth what central idea about government in the US?
- A.
The Constitution set up the idea of independence
- B.
The Constitution preamble was used by other key thinkers of the Renaissance
- C.
The Constitution gave all the power to the President
- D.
The Constitution set forth the functions and purpose of our US government
- 5."We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."This quote came from which document?
- A.
American Independence
- B.
Declaration of Independence
- C.
Olive Branch Letter
- D.
Mayflower Compact
- 6.Which of the following statements best explains the relationship between the Age of Exploration and the Renaissance?
- A.
The Renaissance helped to spur the Age of Exploration because of the technological innovations and renewed the spirit of investigation- learning more about the world around them
- B.
The Renaissance brought the Age of Exploration to an end by giving Europeans with more knowledge about nature
- C.
The Renaissance built upon the geographic and navigational discoveries made during the Age of Exploration
- D.
The Renaissance grew middle class society and gave people more room to roam about the world
- 7.How did Leonardo da Vinci incorporate the "Growth Mindset" into his life?
- A.
Humans are fully capable of developing skills and talents in many areas
- B.
He worked on his investigation skills
- C.
He was an excellent artist
- D.
He lived a long and full life
- 8.The Muslims brought cultural translations of the Greek and Roman texts - the "rebirth of learning" began in Europe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.What innovation helped to spread the influence of Renaissance & the Reformation?
- A.
Printing press
- B.
Compass
- C.
Telegraph
- D.
Internal combustion engine
- 10.What motivated Martin Luther to speak out against the Catholic Church?
- A.
The sell of indulgences were getting out of control and people were spending a large portion of salary on "buying" forgiveness
- B.
The printing press was out and he was angry that he was not promoted to become the Pope
- C.
The Catholic Church had moved him to be a priest in a smaller town, he was going to make less money
- D.
He wanted to create his own religion
- 11.The USA has this form of government today.
- A.
Dictatorship
- B.
Monarchy
- C.
Republic/representative democracy
- D.
Theocracy
- 12.Which of the following would be the greatest cause of death to Native Americans (indigenous peoples) during the Age of Exploration?
- A.
Searching for new trade routes to Asia
- B.
Disease
- C.
Warfare
- D.
Slavery
- 13.Identify the postive impact of the Columbian Exchange.
- A.
Bird flu which spreads globally
- B.
Slavery
- C.
Crops and new foods are spread across the globe
- D.
Diseases spread rapidly like small pox
- 14.During the Enlightenment, we see a shift from monarchies across Europe to revolutions that developed other forms of governments.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Read the following from Machiavelli’s The Prince:“…men are ungrateful, fickle, false, cowardly, covetous… Nevertheless a prince ought to inspire fear in such a way that, if he does not win love, he avoids hatred; because he can endure very well being feared whilst he is not hated…” In his book, Niccolo Machiavelli describes people, the world, and how to obtain power. He does not portray the world and people as they could be but simply as they are. This represents which concept?
- A.
Humanism
- B.
Traditionalism
- C.
Religion
- D.
Power
- 16.How did power and authority change during the Renaissance and Reformation Eras?
- A.
The Catholic Church became more powerful and controlled more aspects of life
- B.
The military gained total control of many of the lands in Europe and became the authority
- C.
The Catholic Church lost power over the people and the monarchs became more powerful
- D.
The serfs and peasants rose in revolt and gained power in many European countries
- 17.Martin Luther helped to begin unknowingly what key event?
- A.
Renaissance
- B.
Protestant Reformation
- C.
Age of Discovery
- D.
Enlightenment
- 18.Which of the following faiths do not belong with the Protestant religions that grew out of the Reformation?
- A.
Lutheran
- B.
Baptist
- C.
Methodist
- D.
Roman Catholic
- 19.Who created the Church of England- Anglican Church?
- A.
Machaivelli
- B.
Da Vinci
- C.
King Henry VIII
- D.
Charles V
- 20.American Revolution: "No taxation without representation" French Revolution: ________________________________
- A.
Reign of Terror
- B.
Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood
- C.
Freedom is here!
- D.
Opporunity for all- no more taxes!
- 21.The Declaration of the Rights of Man, a document written during the French Revolution, described the basic human rights that all should be given.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.The ideas of the Enlightenment were most strongly embraced by which of the following estate?
- A.
First Estate
- B.
Second Estate
- C.
Third Estate
- D.
None of the above
- 23.The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith "Some of the best English writers upon commerce (trade) set out with observing, that the wealth of a country consists, not in its gold and silver only, but in its lands, houses, and consumable goods of all different kinds. In the course of their reasonings, however, the lands, houses, and consumable goods seem to slip out of their memory, and the strain of their argument frequently supposes that all wealth consists in gold and silver, and that to multiply those metals is the great object of national industry and commerce." According to Adam Smith, some people forget what in determining the wealth of a nation?
- A.
Wealth should just be gold and silver
- B.
Wealth should be only be in houses and gold
- C.
Wealth should be gold, silver and houses, land, and other consumable goods (things you purchase)
- D.
Wealth should be just what the national military acquires through power and money
- 24.England lost some of its oldest colonies after the American Revolution. After this loss, British leaders were interested in expanding their empire. They looked to Asia, Africa, and towards the Pacific in order to expand colonies. England also increased its empire after defeating Napoleonic France. How did England's desire to expand its empire affect the global economy?
- A.
England transformed the international arts by selling many plays and dramas about its dreams and hopes for the future
- B.
England achieved its global empire by becoming the leading exporter of finished goods worldwide
- C.
England exploited its own natural resources in order to win global competition for land on all continents
- D.
England colonized various territories and regions around the world
- 25.Use the following quote in order to answer the question below ...."reason, which is that law teaches all mankind, who would but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions. - John Locke 1689 (Second Treatise on Civil Government Which concept of the Enlightenment would the quote above most likely give support to?
- A.
Truth can be discovered through reasoning and logic
- B.
Humankind can and should improve over time
- C.
People have a right to equality and freedom
- D.
What is natural should also be reasonable
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