District World History Unit 2 Exam Questions PDF

Name: Class: Date: Question #1 In the 1600s, which of the following scientists proposed laws of gravity that helped to launch the Scientific Revolution? A Isaac Newton B Francis Bacon C Thomas Aquinas D Leonardo da Vinci Question #2 What was a step in the scientific method used...

Name: Class: Date: Question #1 In the 1600s, which of the following scientists proposed laws of gravity that helped to launch the Scientific Revolution? A Isaac Newton B Francis Bacon C Thomas Aquinas D Leonardo da Vinci Question #2 What was a step in the scientific method used by Francis Bacon? A checking that results agreed with religious texts B putting the accuracy of ideas to a public vote C allowing legal authorities to review research D using an experiment to test a hypothesis Question #3 The heliocentric model of the universe was developed by which person? A Isaac Newton B Nicolaus Copernicus C Francis Bacon D René Descartes Question #4 Galileo invented an instrument of measurement that consisted of a tube containing water. The water level changed as the water warmed or cooled. Which invention is described in the information? A anemometer B battery C telescope D thermometer Question #5 According to John Locke, what was the primary purpose of government? A to support an aristocratic class B to promote equality among citizens C to protect natural rights of individuals D to uphold complete religious toleration Question #6 Which philosopher developed the concept of separation of powers? A Baron de Montesquieu B John Locke C Thomas Hobbes D Thomas Paine Question #7 Which leader’s ideas of imperialism and militarism brought stability and order to revolutionary France? A Jean-Paul Marat B Maximilien Robespierre C Napoleon Bonaparte D King Louis XVI Question #8 Which event was a defining moment of the Radical Stage of the French Revolution? A the Great Fear B the Storming of the Bastille C the Tennis Court Oath D the Reign of Terror Question #9 Which conclusion is best supported by the information in this timeline? A Political change was inspired by violent revolution. B The French Revolution limited the spread of political idealism. C The American Revolution influenced other nations seeking equality. D Ideals of religious leaders led to theocratic governments. Question #10 Use the excerpt below to complete the sentence. Law is the expression of the general will.... It must be the same for all, whether it protects or punishes. —Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen The U.S. Constitution reflects an idea similar to this by providing citizens with A a way to veto laws. B inalienable rights. C equality before the law. D voting rights. Question #11 How did the work of Johannes Kepler influence the Scientific Revolution? A Kepler invented the telescope. B Kepler proved that the world was round. C Kepler explained that planets travel in orbits around the Sun. D Kepler discovered that an object in motion tends to stay in motion. Question #12 Galileo’s development and use of the telescope allowed him to collect evidence for A the studies of the human body by Harvey. B the study of tiny organisms by Leeuwenhoek. C the model of the universe explained by Copernicus. D the measurement of temperature achieved by Fahrenheit. Question #13 Which statement is the best explanation of the divine right of kings? A People are sovereign. B People are born with God-given rights. C The king must abide by the social contract. D The king answers only to God. Question #14 Use the excerpt below to complete the sentence. 1. Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good. 2. The aim of all political association is the preservation of... liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. —Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1789 The provisions in this excerpt are based on the basic principle of A natural rights. B checks and balances. C universal suffrage. D class privileges. Question #15 Which aspect of the American Revolution most influenced South American independence movements? A British use of Hessian mercenary soldiers B the ability to borrow money to fight a war C Colonial alliances with Native Americans D the ability to overthrow a colonial power Question #16 Which pair of documents was influenced by this Enlightenment idea? Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains. —Jean Jacques Rousseau A Mayflower Compact and English Bill of Rights B The Treaty of Paris and Rights of Man C Declaration of Independence and Declaration of the Rights of Man D The Federalist Papers and Magna Carta Question #17 How does this excerpt reflect the long-term significance of the American Revolution? The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government.... —U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 21 A Citizens provide the financial support for government programs. B Legitimate governments receive power from citizens. C Representative democracy depends on mandatory participation. D Government serves in the interests of the nobility. Question #18 Which event was most influenced by this idea? For in all the states of created beings capable of laws, where there is no law, there is no freedom. —John Locke, Second Treatise of Government, 1690 A the nationalist unification of Germany and Italy B the rise of industrial unions in England C the fall of the czarist government in Russia D the political revolutions in America and France Question #19 Use the image below to answer the question. This model of the universe was put forth by which scholar? A Isaac Newton B Galileo Galilei C Claudius Ptolemy D Nicolaus Copernicus Question #20 What was a major consequence of the American and French revolutions? A Protection of private property encouraged industrialization. B Democratic reforms encouraged citizens to participate in government. C Belief in equality led to economic reforms. D Commitment to territorial expansion led to colonization. Question #21 Use the information in the chart to answer the question. King Louis XIV of France Believed in divine right Declared “I am the state” Removed power from the nobles Increased the power of appointed officials Canceled the Edict of Nantes Which political system did King Louis XIV support? A direct democracy B state socialism C absolute monarchy D constitutional republic Question #22 Use the information in the chart to answer the question. France in the Late Middle Ages Increase in trade, the growth of towns, and the rise of a middle class Decrease in the power of feudal lords Decline in Church authority Turmoil caused by religious wars and territorial conflicts Which of these developed in France as a result of the factors listed in the chart? A an absolute monarchy B a socialist society C a theocracy D a democracy Question #23 How did the French invasion of Spain under Napoleon affect the Spanish colonies in the Americas? A Several colonies started to rebel to gain independence from Spain. B French armies attempted to seize control over Spanish colonies. C Spanish forces seized control of French colonial territories. D Several colonies voted to offer allegiance to France. Question #24 Use the graphic to answer the question. Which of the following correctly completes the graphic? A Spanish Colonization of Cuba B Growth of American Imperialism C European Colonization of South America D Latin American Independence Movements Question #25 Which goal did these revolutions have in common? American Revolution, 1776 French Revolution, 1789 Goal – overthrew rule Goal – overthrew by an absolute British colonial monarchy rule Outcome – led to dictatorial Outcome – created a rule by an republic emperor controlled by the people A to eliminate monarchical government B to end aristocratic control of commerce C to create a government to protect individual rights D to inspire rebellions in distant territories of the world