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Which of the following groups were part of the three estates of France?
Which of the following groups were part of the three estates of France?
What major event is associated with the execution of Louis XVI?
What major event is associated with the execution of Louis XVI?
Which figure is best known for the concept of 'justification by faith alone'?
Which figure is best known for the concept of 'justification by faith alone'?
Which of the following options best describes Rousseau’s concept of the 'general will'?
Which of the following options best describes Rousseau’s concept of the 'general will'?
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Which Protestant movement began in England and led to the establishment of the Church of England?
Which Protestant movement began in England and led to the establishment of the Church of England?
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What was one major outcome of the Thirty Years War?
What was one major outcome of the Thirty Years War?
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What idea is Locke associated with regarding political philosophy?
What idea is Locke associated with regarding political philosophy?
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Which of the following phrases is often linked to Louis XIV’s rule?
Which of the following phrases is often linked to Louis XIV’s rule?
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Who is most likely to have authored the statement about predestination and God's eternal decree?
Who is most likely to have authored the statement about predestination and God's eternal decree?
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Which historical figure advised his successors to remember their obligations to God and to avoid war?
Which historical figure advised his successors to remember their obligations to God and to avoid war?
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The poem describing a lawyer allocating his wealth to the madmen reflects the ideas of which author?
The poem describing a lawyer allocating his wealth to the madmen reflects the ideas of which author?
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Which philosopher claimed that the English people are only free during the election of Members of Parliament?
Which philosopher claimed that the English people are only free during the election of Members of Parliament?
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Who expressed concern over the state of Bohemia and its potential detachment from the Holy Empire?
Who expressed concern over the state of Bohemia and its potential detachment from the Holy Empire?
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What is the most likely intended audience for Poor Richard’s Almanac?
What is the most likely intended audience for Poor Richard’s Almanac?
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Which of the following statements best describes John Calvin's perspective on human destiny?
Which of the following statements best describes John Calvin's perspective on human destiny?
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Which of the following best encapsulates the notions presented in the poem about the lawyer and his wealth?
Which of the following best encapsulates the notions presented in the poem about the lawyer and his wealth?
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Study Notes
Exam A – Part I
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Question: Identify the author of a quote about predestination.
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Answer: John Calvin
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Question: Identify the author of a quote on obligations to God and government.
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Answer: Louis XVI
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Question: Identify the author of a quote about a lawyer's will.
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Answer: Martin Luther
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Question: Identify the author of a quote about freedom during elections.
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Answer: Voltaire
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Question: Identify the author of a quote about the Bohemian kingdom.
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Answer: Albrecht von Wallenstein
Exam A – Part II
Question 6: The Defenestration of Prague
- The Defenestration of Prague was a key event in the Thirty Years' War.
- It involved the throwing of Catholic officials from a window in Prague Castle.
Question 7: Poor Richard's Almanac
- Poor Richard's Almanac was a yearly publication.
- Its intended audience was the general public.
Question 8: The Three Estates of France
- The three estates were social classes in pre-revolutionary France.
- The First Estate: clergy
- The Second Estate: nobility
- The Third Estate: commoners (everyone else)
Question 9: Origins of the Church of England
- The origins of the Church of England were tied to the break from the Catholic Church during the reign of King Henry VIII
Question 10: Counter-Reformation Figure
- Cardinal Richelieu was a significant figure in the Counter-Reformation, known for his political maneuvering and strong support of Catholic interests.
Exam A – Part I (Matching)
- Calvin – f. Predestination
- Franklin – g. Practical wisdom
- Hobbes – a. Bellum omnium contra omnes
- Louis XIV– j. Absolutism
- Luther – l. Justification by faith alone
- Locke – c. Life, liberty, and property
- Montesquieu – e. Separation of powers
- Paine – d. Anti-monarchism
- Richelieu – k. Politique
- Rousseau – b. General will
- Voltaire – i. Religious tolerance
Exam A – Part II (Short Answer)
Question 6: The Catholic League and Protestant Union
- The Catholic League and Protestant Union were alliances formed during the Thirty Years' War to protect the interests of their respective sides.
Question 7: The Münster Rebellion
- The Münster Rebellion was a radical Anabaptist movement.
Question 8: France's Catholic Majority
- France was overwhelmingly Catholic due to historic and religious factors, and the strong influence of the Church.
Question 9: Louis XVI's Execution
- Louis XVI was executed due to his perceived role in the failed attempts to control the escalation of the French Revolution, a rising discontent with the French monarchy, and for his alleged crimes against the state.
Exam A – Part III (Essay Topic)
- The Estates-General was convened in 1789 by Louis XVI to address the pressing financial crisis facing France. The three estates clashed over representation, procedures, and potential solutions, marking the start of the French Revolution. The failure to resolve the crisis ultimately led to its abolishment.
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