World History Final 2

Who of the following was NOT an Enlightenment thinker?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Homer Simpson

Absolutism is:

• The period of rigorous scientific, political, and philosophical discourse, also known as the “Age or Reason”

• a series of events that marked the emergence of modern science during the early modern period, when developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology and chemistry transformed the views of society about nature.

• A monarchy that is not limited by laws or constitution

• A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or force

The Scientific Revolution was:

• The period of rigorous scientific, political, and philosophical discourse, also known as the “Age or Reason”

• a series of events that marked the emergence of modern science during the early modern period, when developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology and chemistry transformed the views of society about nature.

• A monarchy that is not limited by laws or constitution

• A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or force

Who was the United States attempting to overthrow during the Bay of Pigs?

• Fidel Castro

• Isaac Newton

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Josip Broz Tito

What was Triangular Trade?

• A trade route between the Americans and Europe

• A trade route between the Europe and Africa

• A trade route between the Americas, Europe, and Africa

• None of the above

After World War II, how was Germany divided among the Allied powers?

• Into two parts controlled by the U.S. and Soviet Union

• Into four zones controlled by the U.S., Soviet Union, Britain, and France

• Given full control back to the German people

• Split into North and South Germany, each ruled by a different Allied power

What was the main reason the United States opposed the installation of Soviet missiles in Cuba in 1962?

• The U.S. wanted to take control of Cuba for its resources

• The missiles in Cuba could quickly strike major U.S. cities

• The U.S. was planning to install its own missiles in Cuba

• The Soviet Union had already attacked another country with nuclear weapons

Which of the following was an issue facing France before the Revolution?

• Staggering debt from foreign wars

• Staggering debt from the lifestyle of the monarchy

• Famine from poor crop harvests

• All of the above

Which of the following describes the Third Estate in France?

• They owned about 10% of the land.

• They had most of the power in government.

• They had paid all the taxes.

• They had the most important government jobs.

This document gave basic rights to French citizens:

• Declaration of Independence

• Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• The Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta