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What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
John Locke supported the idea of the divine right of kings.
John Locke supported the idea of the divine right of kings.
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What significant event occurred on March 5, 1770, that intensified tensions between British soldiers and colonists?
What significant event occurred on March 5, 1770, that intensified tensions between British soldiers and colonists?
Boston Massacre
The _____ was a political protest where 340 chests of tea were destroyed in Boston Harbour.
The _____ was a political protest where 340 chests of tea were destroyed in Boston Harbour.
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Sugar Act of 1764?
Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Sugar Act of 1764?
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The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.
The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.
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Who was the influential philosopher associated with the social contract theory?
Who was the influential philosopher associated with the social contract theory?
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What was one of the primary goals of the First 5-year plan implemented by Stalin?
What was one of the primary goals of the First 5-year plan implemented by Stalin?
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The Great Terror was primarily focused on targeting the White Army affiliates and homeless individuals.
The Great Terror was primarily focused on targeting the White Army affiliates and homeless individuals.
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What significant event occurred on October 1, 1949, in China?
What significant event occurred on October 1, 1949, in China?
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Stalin used forced labor from the __________ to contribute to industrial projects.
Stalin used forced labor from the __________ to contribute to industrial projects.
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Match the following leaders or movements to their associated actions or ideologies:
Match the following leaders or movements to their associated actions or ideologies:
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Who developed the laws of planetary motion after Tyco Brahe's death?
Who developed the laws of planetary motion after Tyco Brahe's death?
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Galileo Galilei supported Copernican heliocentrism without any reservations.
Galileo Galilei supported Copernican heliocentrism without any reservations.
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What was the primary focus of the Enlightenment movement?
What was the primary focus of the Enlightenment movement?
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_________ is known for the phrase 'I think therefore I am'.
_________ is known for the phrase 'I think therefore I am'.
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Match the following individuals with their contributions:
Match the following individuals with their contributions:
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What major event allowed for the Bill of Rights in 1689?
What major event allowed for the Bill of Rights in 1689?
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Charles II promoted religious intolerance during his reign.
Charles II promoted religious intolerance during his reign.
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The concept of 'enlightened absolutism' focuses on reforming society to better the __________.
The concept of 'enlightened absolutism' focuses on reforming society to better the __________.
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What was a main feature of Renaissance art?
What was a main feature of Renaissance art?
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The printing press allowed the Church to maintain its monopoly on knowledge.
The printing press allowed the Church to maintain its monopoly on knowledge.
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What was the main goal of Northern Humanism?
What was the main goal of Northern Humanism?
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Martin Luther displayed his 'Ninety-Five Theses' on __________.
Martin Luther displayed his 'Ninety-Five Theses' on __________.
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Match the following figures with their contributions:
Match the following figures with their contributions:
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Which of the following characteristics was NOT associated with Humanism in the Renaissance?
Which of the following characteristics was NOT associated with Humanism in the Renaissance?
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The Catholic Counter Reformation sought to strengthen the Church's authority.
The Catholic Counter Reformation sought to strengthen the Church's authority.
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What did the Edict of Worms declare about Martin Luther?
What did the Edict of Worms declare about Martin Luther?
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What was Mao's reaction to the criticism during the Hundred Flowers Movement?
What was Mao's reaction to the criticism during the Hundred Flowers Movement?
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The Civil Rights Movements were primarily focused on the rights of Native Americans.
The Civil Rights Movements were primarily focused on the rights of Native Americans.
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When did the Algerian War of Independence officially end?
When did the Algerian War of Independence officially end?
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Mao's approach to criticism can be described as _____ towards intellectual leaders.
Mao's approach to criticism can be described as _____ towards intellectual leaders.
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Who was named as Mao's successor at the Ninth Party Congress?
Who was named as Mao's successor at the Ninth Party Congress?
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Charles de Gaulle sought to maintain French control over Algeria indefinitely.
Charles de Gaulle sought to maintain French control over Algeria indefinitely.
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What major legal decision addressed segregation in schools in the United States?
What major legal decision addressed segregation in schools in the United States?
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What significant event led to the end of slavery in Haiti?
What significant event led to the end of slavery in Haiti?
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Toussaint Louverture was captured and killed during the Napoleonic invasion of Haiti.
Toussaint Louverture was captured and killed during the Napoleonic invasion of Haiti.
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What economic strategy did Charles Townshend contribute to during the Agricultural Revolution?
What economic strategy did Charles Townshend contribute to during the Agricultural Revolution?
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The Industrial Revolution began in ______.
The Industrial Revolution began in ______.
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What was a consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
What was a consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
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The Industrial Revolution resulted in better working conditions for all workers.
The Industrial Revolution resulted in better working conditions for all workers.
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What was one major change in transport during the Industrial Revolution?
What was one major change in transport during the Industrial Revolution?
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Study Notes
The Renaissance
- Spanning from 1300 to 1550/1600
- Rise of Italian culture
- Italian city-states were centers of cultural growth, notably Florence
- Wide belief that the next great civilization would originate in Italy
- Scholars from across Europe traveled to Italy
Renaissance Art
- Characterized by naturalism and depth in perspective
- Focused on religious and classical subjects
- Increased portrayal of nudity and figures in art
- Growth of portraiture
Humanism
- Originated in Northern Italy
- Shift toward focus on human issues
- Questioning of Church teachings and reform attempts in Northern Europe
- Emphasis on moral improvement and spiritual renewal
Printing Press
- Mass production of uniform printed materials
- Increased accessibility to classical works
- Challenging the traditional church monopoly on knowledge
Martin Luther
- October 31, 1517: Published Ninety-Five Theses
- Disputations on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences
- Sought to raise questions and start a discussion about church practices, not to split the church
- His ideas spread across Germanic lands, gaining an audience
- Condemned by Charles V in the Edict of Worms, being banned from preaching, leading to Protestant vs. Catholic conflict.
The Protestant Reformation
- Martin Luther's actions triggered the movement
- Edict of Worms/Charles V
- John Calvin/Calvinism: Predestined salvation
- Catholic Counter Reformation: Council of Trent, defining church dogma, reforming Catholic Church
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
- Medieval ideas: Active mover, four elements (earth, water, fire, air)
- Nicolas Copernicus: Proposed a sun-centered model (heliocentric)
- Tyco Brahe and Johannes Kepler: Developed laws of planetary motion
- Galileo Galilei: First telescopic observations of the moon, challenged Biblical passages
- Scientific advancements challenged existing beliefs and ideas.
- Enlightenment emphasized reason and science alongside the questioning of established authority
The Glorius Revolution
- Charles II allowed parliament to operate freely, focused on religious tolerance
- Concerns over his heir, James II
- James II converted to Catholicism on his deathbed
William of Orange
- Invited to take over Britain by a group of Tories and Whigs
- 20 000 men and 400 ships joined the revolution
- James II fled the country
The American Revolution
- Seven Years' War (7 years war) and increased British presence in North America
- Growing tensions between colonists and the British government
- Tariffs and acts such as the Stamp Act strained relationships
- Colonists begin to develop their own philosophy
Boston Massacre
- British soldiers fired upon civilians in Boston, causing a colonial uproar
Boston Tea Party
- Colonists destroyed tea in Boston Harbor, a key event in the lead up to the American Revolution
The Continental Congress
- Representatives from 12 colonies met in Philadelphia in 1774
- July 2nd, 1776: United States of America officially formed
- Constitution signed on September 17th, 1787
- Establishing a system of government branches, with checks and balances
The French Revolution
- Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette
- Estates General was not assembled for 150 years
- Storming of the Bastille marks the beginning of the revolution
- Louis XVI agrees to National Assembly, ending privileges
- Violence against royalists
- Reign of Terror occurs, 16,000 killed by guillotine
Robespierre's Ascendant
- Accused of being a foreign faction
- Executed March 1794
- Committee of Public Safety
- Develops into a dictatorship under Robespierre
The Consulate
- Napoleon named First Consul
- New constitution, not elected
- Legislature loses power; Napoleon gains power
- Napoleon is named consul for life
- Becomes Dictator
The Haitian Revolution
- French colony since 1659
- Toussaint Louverture led the movement for independence
- Abolition of slavery
- Free people of colour became citizens
- Louverture became leader of Black movement
- War with France through Napoleonic invasion
- 1804: Haiti formally established
- Haitian Constitution of 1805: All Haitians are considered "Black"
- Restrictions on white population
Industrial Revolution
- Began in England due to agricultural advancements and population increase
- Charles Townshend: Norfolk four-course system (more efficient farming)
- Growth of European population
- Development of iron smelting, spinning jenny, spinning frame
- Rise in factories, more buildings and homes
- Rise of railways in 1830-1850s
- Changes in eating habits
- Investment in infrastructure.
The Russian Revolutions
- 1905 Revolution: Tsar Nicholas II attempted to transform the government into a constitutional monarchy.
- 1917 February Revolution: Nicholas II abdicated after soldiers joined the protests.
- Formation of Provisional Government
- Bolsheviks (Lenin) seized power
- Russian Civil War
- Lenin's Health issues and death: Lenin's death led to the rise of Stalin.
Stalin
- Named general secretary in 1922
- Created a totalitarian state, strategically placing loyal followers
- Collectivization of agriculture
- First 5-year plan
- Use of Gulags
- Great Terror
Chinese Revolution
- May Fourth Movement: Anti-imperialist and called for Chinese strength
- Mao Zedong: Led the movement and became the leader of Communist China
- Chinese Collectivization: Started in 1950s
- Hundred Flowers Movement: Period of open criticism, which was followed by the Anti-Rightist Campaign
Decolonization
- Withdrawal of colonial rule
- Examples of Decolonization in North Africa (Algeria) and Iran
- Growing coalition of secular, leftist, and religious forces, notably Khomeini
- Colonial powers, such as Britain, had great influence and control
- Violence against colonial powers used by those who opposed their rule
Civil Rights Movement
- Jim Crow laws in the United States
- Segregation of Black Americans
- Changes in fight for rights in the United States
- Brown v Board of Education: Supreme Court ruling on segregation
- Rosa Parks- Montgomery Bus Boycott
- MLK and Non-violent resistance
- Civil Rights Act of 1968
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Explore the vibrant period of the Renaissance, focusing on its cultural, artistic, and intellectual advancements. This quiz covers significant themes such as humanism, the impact of the printing press, and pivotal figures like Martin Luther. Test your knowledge on how these elements shaped the transition into the modern age.
