World History Unit Test Review – Flashcards

What is the primary reason to have three branches of government? Having three branches prevents the concentration of power in one branch. Having three branches delineates specific roles for each branch. Having three branches ensures that every decision made is one everyone can agree with. Having three branches affirms absolute civilian control of the government.

Which document provided a model plan of government to other nations? the Declaration of Independence the US Constitution the Articles of Confederation the Bill of Rights

During the Scientific Revolution, both Copernicus and Galileo opposed a new theory of the universe related to the motion of Earth and other planets. opposed the study of the sun, moon, and stars because it was considered heresy. supported a theory of the universe that contradicted the teachings of the Catholic Church. supported the geocentric theory in opposition to the beliefs of most Christians at the time.

The working people of France were called the nobility. laborers. bourgeoisie. sans-coulotte.

Which question can help a writer revise an informative essay? Do details help support the topic? What kind of research would help? What will I be writing about? What is a turning point?

How did Rousseau differ from Voltaire? Rousseau was a French philosopher in the 1700s, while Voltaire was a French monarch in the 1600s. Rousseau was a French monarch in the 1600s, while Voltaire was a French philosopher in the 1700s. Rousseau argued against inequality among the classes, while Voltaire argued for freedom of speech and religion. Rousseau argued for freedom of speech and religion, while Voltaire argued against inequality among the classes.

Rulers then act as the ministers of God and as his lieutenants on earth. It is through them that God exercises his empire. . . . Consequently, as we have seen, the royal throne is not the throne of a man, but the throne of God himself. What best summarizes the bishop's point of view? The king should leave the throne immediately. Kings on Earth rule with God's authority. There should be no kings at all. Kings have greater authority than God.

After taking power, one action that Napoleon refused to take was to establish the Bank of France. dismiss corrupt officials. improve tax collection. give women the right to vote.

Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Voltaire? People are naturally reasonable. People are naturally selfish and violent. Governments create unequal societies. Government should be separate from religion.

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson affirmed the natural rights of all people. the separation of church and state. the end of all relations with Britain. the new system of government.

Why could the British restriction of trade be considered a violation of natural rights? Restrictions interfered with individuals' pursuit of economic self-interest. Restrictions sacrificed trade that would have benefited the colonies for the Crown's benefit. Restrictions inhibited the natural right to property by denying colonists access to goods. Restrictions denied colonists the right to conduct business with foreign powers.

Why was the Petition of Right (1628) of such importance? It gave the king unlimited power. It stated that the law was higher than the king. It restored the monarchy. It made Puritanism the official religion of England.

A standing army is one that is available only in times of war. permanent and available at all times. available only after the harvests have been collected. independent from the government.

What did Oliver Cromwell do after he became Lord Protector? He freed Charles I from prison. He abandoned the Puritan religion. He called for the opening of theaters and pubs. He ruled as a military dictator.

A small group of centrists tried to get the Jacobins and the Conservatives to compromise on what main idea? a republic versus a constitutional monarchy a monarchy versus a constitutional monarchy a democratic republic versus a monarchy a church leader versus a monarchy