Absolutism, Enlightenment, Revolutions

The Third Estate was made up of these people.

• clergy

• nobles

• common people

• kings and queens

Known as the Sun King and the ruler of France. Also said "I am the State".

• King James II

• King Phillip

• Louis XIV

• Louis XXI

What does the term "absolute monarchy" refer to in historical governance?

• A democratic system where citizens vote for their leader

• A system where power is shared among multiple rulers

• An authoritarian governing system where a hereditary ruler holds complete power until death

• A modern political system with elected representatives

Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?

• a Portuguese prince
• He helped start European exploration and trade.
• He sent several explorers on expeditions to sail around the west coast of Africa in attempts to find a route to India.
• all of the above

French Enlightenment philosopher who strongly believed in freedom of speech and religion

• Voltaire

• Denis Diderot

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• John Locke

Is Britian an Absolute Monarchy?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is the BEST description of why the separation of powers is important?

• Because too much power in one branch of government is tyranny, that branch or that person can become a tyrant who doesn’t respect the rights of citizens.

• Because there are too many powers of government for them to be held in just one branch.

• Because other societies that have had no separation of powers have always fallen in time.

• Because without powers being separate, there would be no way for a person to appeal mistreatment by government.

What device was used during the French Revolution that was said to be the most humane way to execute someone?

• Printing Press

• A Sword

• Electric Chair

• Guillotine

What is Mercantilism?

• A form of government with a single ruler
• A type of artistic movement in the 18th century
• An economic principle of exporting goods more than importing goods

• A religious belief system focused on meditation and inner peace

This man conquered the Aztec Empire.

• Columbus
• Cortes
• Cabral
• Cabot