Unit 7 Review

Which quotation was MOST LIKELY made by an absolute monarch?

• "Power comes from the people."

• "I am the state."

• "Workers of the world unite!"

• "No taxation without representation!"

What occurred as a result of the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights of 1689?

• Great Britain became an autocratic theocracy.

• Great Britain became a direct democracy.

• Great Britain became a limited monarchy.

• Great Britain became a socialist republic.

Which statement best summarizes the condition that Louis XIV and Peter the Great left their country in?

• Both Louis XIV and Peter the Great led their countries to ruin.

• Louis XIV led France to economic ruin

• Peter the Great led Russia to ruin

• Both Louis XIV and Peter the Great turned their countries into great power

Why was the Glorious Revolution considered "glorious"?

• It was a relatively peaceful transfer of power.

• It reestablished the monarchy in England.

• King James II returned to England with his family.

• Puritans gained control over the Church of England.

Which statement reflects John Locke's view of natural rights?

• Rights must be won from the natural world.

• The natural world is controlled by an absolute power.

• A government should control and limit everyone's rights.

• Certain rights are universal to all humans.

What Enlightenment ideal MOST influenced authors and philosophers such as Voltaire?

• The middle class should play a role in politics.

• Religion and politics should be separate.

• Liberty and equality are natural human rights.

• Truth is found through science rather than faith.

Why were Peter the Great of Russia, King Louis XIV of France, and Suleyman the Magnificent considered absolute rulers?

• Each relinquished some degree of power to their parliaments.

• Each determined government policies without the consent of their people.

• Each expanded the feudal system and increased the power of barons and lord

• Each sought to break away from established religions and separate church

What did John Locke consider to be the natural rights of man?

• Life

• Liberty

• Property

• Safety

Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote social satire and advocated for civil rights and religious liberty in France?

• Voltaire

• Locke

• Marquis de Sade

• Olympe de Gouges

How were the absolute monarchs of Russia and France similar?

• They believed legislative bodies should make laws.

• They belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.

• They allowed nobles to hold great power.

• They claimed to rule by divine right