Unit 6 Test Review

The findings of Galileo and Newton were significant because, from their time on, scientific thought was based upon

• traditional ways of thinking.

• the ideas of classical philosophers.

• the authority of the Church.

• observation and experimentation.

What was one effect of Copernicus's theory of a sun-centered solar system?

• It required a revision of the Christian calendar.

• It disputed Church teachings regarding the universe.

• It allowed sailors to predict tides more accurately.

• It resulted in a decline in pagan religions.

-natural rights

-separation of powers

-political equity

The teaching of Enlightenment thinking listed above provided the basis for the

• establishment of democratic government.

• teaching of Protestant Reformation.

• calling of the crusades.

• development of feudalism.

What were both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights designed to do?

• limit the power of the monarch

• provide for religious freedom

• accept the theory of divine right

• give commoners the right to vote

Unlike the French Revolution, the American Revolution produced

• women's suffrage.

• short-term military rule.

• strategic alliances.

• a lasting constitution.

The principles of the American Revolution and the French Revolution are similar in many ways. Which of the following best summarizes their similarities?

• Both favored representative governments.

• Both limited voting rights to an economic elite.

• Both retained certain hereditary rights for aristocrats.

• Both supported equal rights for women.

The agricultural changes that took place in England during the 1600s contributed to England's later industrial development by

• strengthening the importance of the family farm.

• breaking large estates into smaller farms.

• encouraging city dwellers to return to farming.

• producing more food with fewer workers.

To increase production output during the Industrial Revolution, businesses primarily invested in

• workers' wages.

• machinery.

• training.

• marketing.

Which statement explains changes in government from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy?

• Kings and queens wished to maintain authority and control.

• The divine right of kings to rule was reinforced.

• Citizens wanted a stronger voice in their government.

• The power of feudal lords was affirmed.

What is a lasting effect of French colonization on North America?

• People like to visit France.

• French clothing is popular.

• Some Canadians play hockey.

• Some Canadians speak French.