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Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? Michelangelo
Who is known to be the inventor of the printing press? Johannes Gutenberg
Who made up the third estate in the Renaissance? The commoners and peasants
During the Renaissance, what were slaves used as
? All of the above
What is Civic Humanism? The term for the moral, social, and political philosophy that began to articulate in Italy
What was the War of the Roses? The series of civil wars for control of England
What does Renaissance mean in French? Rebirth
What were some motives of exploration All of these
What was a technological advancement that helped exploration? All of these
Spanish explorers were most often referred to as conquistadors
What did Lorenzo Medici do? He gave power to the lower classes of Italy, but let his family business decline.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Italian Renaissance? steadfast support for the church's leading role in society
Divine right monarchy was a term used to refer to a king's power derived from God
Industrialization in the textile industry resulted in the establishment of factories
The first factories in Britain's Industrial Revolution produced textiles
Which of the following was the only European nation country to suffer a declining population in the 19th century? Ireland
placed Luther under a "ban of empire" and condemned his beliefs Edict of Worms
founder of the Jesuits Ignatius of Loyola
Which thinker revolutionized ideas about the role of monarchy by rejecting DIVINE RIGHT? Thomas Hobbes
Which of the following nations REJECTED absolute monarchy in the 17th and 18th centuries? Netherlands
The English Civil War and Glorious Revolution led to the establishment of … constitutional monarchy
Which nation did NOT take part in the partitions of Poland? Sweden
The system of intendants was established in 17th Century France primarily to Implement royal policies on a local level
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a constitutional government as established in Europe in the 1600s? all ideas are written in a document
Which king of England believed in the divine right of kings & even wrote an essay on the topic? James I
The English Civil War began in 1642 when Charles I raised his own army outside of Parliament's wishes
The English Civil War ended with the execution of Charles I
The period following the English Civil War from 1649-1660 was called the Interregnum
The first prime minister of England was Robert Walpole
Galileo was tried for heresy because he argued That Earth revolved around the sun
According to Copernicus, the sun Was the center of the Universe
During the Scientific Revolution the heliocentric view of the universe was first proposed by __. Nicolaus Copernicus
The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is the ___________ theory. geocentric
The idea that the sun is the center of the universe is the ____________ theory. heliocentric
What is the first step to the scientific method? State a question or problem
What is the heliocentric theory? The sun is the center of the universe
What did Kepler add to Copernicus’ heliocentric theory? That the planets move in eliptical (oval shaped) orbits around the sun
Nicolaus Copernicus used _________________ to come up with his theory. Mathematical formulas
who created the first telescope? Galileo
During which years was the Enlightenment occurring in the world? 1715 - 1789
The Enlightenment is a time with people used reason and logic to explain the world
Natural Rights Life, Liberty, and Property
Enlightenment philosophers believe that if government abuses power the people should change it. True
People give up some of their freedom in exchange for protection of their rights in the Social Contract
The Age of Enlightenment began In the 17th Century
Whose authority was challenged by the new scientific theories during the 16th and 17th centuries? Catholic Church
Which of the following is an example of an “unlimited government?” Absolute Monarch
Many rulers came to power believing that their right to lead came from God. This is an example of: Divine Right
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights
The US has a written constitution, this characteristic is one of a: Limited Government
North Korea's government is led by Kim Jong-un, this is an example of Unlimited Government
Sir Isaac Newton is associated with the Laws of: Motion and gravity
People in a society give up some of their rights in exchange for protection. Social Contract
Belief that one can freely express their beliefs without fear of punishment. Freedom of Speech
French writer who believed in freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and the separation of church and state. Voltaire
Voltaire stated, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" demonstrates his belief in which right? Freedom of Speech
John Locke believed people were born with certain rights than no-one could take away. Life, liberty, property
Which of the following was the most important cause of discontent among the French peasantry in the decades leading up to the French Revolution? The efforts by many landowners to revive various kinds of taxes and feudal dues
One enduring change initiated by the French revolutionaries was The metric system of measurement
All of the following were achieved by women during the French Revolution except They gained proportional representation in the chamber of deputies
The armies of revolutionary France enjoyed which of the following advantages over the armies of the major European monarchs? Greater patriotism and morale
Which of the following best characterizes 18th century France just prior to the Revolution of 1789? The French monarchy was experiencing a deepening financial crisis
The meeting of the Estates-General in 1789 marked a significant step toward revolution in France because it Provided a legitimate forum for critics of the Old Regime
The third estate was divided between the bourgeoisie and rich merchants that were inspired by the enlightenment False
Adam Smith wrote: Wealth of Nations
What event ends the Reign of Terror? Robespierre is executed
Napoleon thought his greatest achievement was: The Napoleonic Code
AP: The views of many Enlightenment thinkers towards religion can be summed up by this one word: Deism
Which of the following was a way in which Napoleon's reforms positively impacted the French economy? All of the above
Napoleon assumed dictatorial powers through a sudden seizure of power known as a coupd'etat True
Which of the following describes what happened when Napoleon instituted the Continental System? The British navy was too strong for the blockade and France's economy suffered as a result
What happened to Napoleon after he lost the Battle of Waterloo during the hundred days? He was executed by means of the guillotine
Which leader during the French Revolution said "I love power as much as a musician loves his violin" Napoleon Bonaparte
What happens when Napoleon invades Russia? Russia puts the scorched-earth policy and Napoleon loses men to the Russian Winter
Part of Napoleon's legacy is the spread of Enlightenment ideas
What was the system of laws called that Napoleon instituted to help rebuild France? Napoleonic Code
What two countries could Napoleon never conquer and would eventually lead to his defeat? England and Russia
What happened after Napoleon was exiled the first time to the island of Elba? He escaped, gathered his allies, and began his final attempt at power
Name this Portuguese explorer whose expeditions reached India via Africa Vasco Da Gama
Why did people start to explore? God, glory, gold
What is a caravel? a ship
What technological instrument used magnetic north to guide sailors? compass
What instrument uses the sun and stars to help sailors navigate? astrolabe
What became more accurate as more explorers visited new places? maps
What is Columbus known for? accidentally discovering the Americas
Which explorer led the first voyage to circumnavigate the globe? Ferdinand Magellan
What is an astrolabe? A device that used the sun and stars to determine latitude.
Who was responsible for establishing Spain's claims in the New World? Columbus
First Englishman to sail around globe Sir Francis Drake
Which was traded from the Old World to the New World? horses and major diseases
How did diseases impact the New World? They wiped out 75-90% of the indigenous people
Why were the Spaniards able to conquer the Aztec empire? They had better weapons.
Absolute monarchy declined in France primarily because of the Strength of peasant uprisings
The Tennis Court Oath symbolized The resolve of the National Assembly to create a new constitution
Which of the following acted as an intellectual cause of the French Revolution Enlightenment ideals of natural law and equality
Who received African slaves in 'The Triangle Trade'
? Colonies in America
What does Absolute Ruler mean? A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life
Louis XIV built this massive, ornate palace -- largely funded by the taxpayers of his country. Versailles
The English Civil War ended with the execution of Charles I
The English Civil War began in 1642 when Charles I raised his own army outside of Parliament's wishes
The period following the English Civil War from 1649-1660 was called the Interregnum