Age of Exploration and Enlightenment: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which European monarch embodied the concept of absolutism, marked by extravagant living and centralized authority?

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Louis XIV of France

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Peter the Great of Russia

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Frederick the Great of Prussia

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Catherine the Great of Russia

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of absolutism?

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Limited power of the monarch

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Divine right of kings

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Centralized government

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Standing army

Question 3

During the Age of Absolutism, which of the following was a typical feature?

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Standing army

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Decentralized government

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Popular sovereignty

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Limited power of the monarch

Question 4

In the Age of Absolutism, who wielded the greatest authority?

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Monarch

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Nobility

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Citizens

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Religious Leaders

Question 5

During the Age of Absolutism in Europe, which of the following was a defining characteristic of this political system?

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Absolute power of the monarch, unrestricted by any other institution or law

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Limited power of the monarch, accountable to the people

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Shared power between the monarch and the nobility

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Power of the monarch based on the consent of the people

Question 6

In the Age of Absolutism in Europe, which belief was used to justify the power of kings?

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Divine right of kings

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Mandate of Heaven

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Social contract theory

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Enlightened despotism

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of absolutism?

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The monarch is subject to the law.

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The monarch has absolute power.

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The monarch controls all aspects of society.

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The monarch has a strong military.

Question 8

Which of the following are key characteristics of absolutism?

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Centralized authority

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Divine right of kings

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Limited power of the nobility

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Emphasis on democracy

Question 9

Which belief was central to absolutism?

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Divine right of kings

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Limited power of the monarch

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Separation of powers

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Rule by the people

Question 10

Which characteristic is NOT associated with absolutism?

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Strengthened role for the nobility

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Centralized power in the hands of the monarch

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Divine right of kings

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Emphasis on military strength

Question 11

What is a key feature of absolutism?

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The ruler has complete power.

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Citizens choose the ruler.

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The ruler's authority is limited by laws.

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The ruler has no real power.

Question 12

During the Age of Absolutism, which of the following was NOT a key feature of absolute monarchies?

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Limited authority of the monarch

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Divine right to rule

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Centralized government

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Standing armies

Question 13

Which characteristic is NOT associated with absolutism?

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Limited power of the monarchy

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Divine right of kings

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Centralized government

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Standing army

Question 14

Which characteristic is **NOT** associated with absolutism?

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Limited power of the monarch

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Centralized authority in the hands of the monarch

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Divine right of kings

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Standing armies

Question 15

Which concept is **not** a characteristic of absolutism?

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The monarch's authority is restricted by laws and customs.

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The monarch has unlimited power.

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The monarch has a strong army to uphold their authority.

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The monarch has total control over every aspect of life in their kingdom.

Question 16

Which of the following is a defining feature of absolutism?

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Monarchs with absolute, unlimited power

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Monarchies with power shared among the king, nobles, and commoners

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Constitutions that limit the authority of the king

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Weak militaries that rely on citizen militias

Question 17

How did absolute monarchs justify their authority?

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C. By emphasizing their God-given right to rule

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A. By claiming to be elected by the people

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B. By arguing that their power was limited by law

Question 18

Which characteristic is NOT a feature of absolutism?

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Constitutional or legal constraints on the monarch's power

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Monarchs' absolute and unchecked political authority

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Belief in the divine right of kings to rule

Question 19

During the Age of Absolutism, what was a defining characteristic of this political system?

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The monarch's power comes from God

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Power is shared among different government branches

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Citizens have a strong say in decision-making

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The monarch's actions are limited by a constitution

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of absolutism?

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Limited government

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Centralized power

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Divine right of kings

Question 21

Which fundamental principle forms the basis of Colbertism, the economic policy implemented in France during Louis XIV's reign?

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Government involvement to strengthen national wealth and power

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Economic freedom and reliance on free markets

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Limited government intervention in the economy

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Exclusive focus on agriculture and rural development

Question 22

During the Age of Absolutism, what was considered the origin of a monarch's power?

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Divine authority

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The people's consent

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Their military might

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Counselors' guidance

Question 23

Which of Peter the Great's reforms did NOT aim to make Russia more like Western Europe?

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Bringing back old Russian Orthodox religious practices

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Requiring nobles to wear Western clothing and follow Western customs

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Introducing Western technology and scientific ideas

Question 24

In the 18th century, which of the following best describes enlightened absolutism?

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Monarchs had absolute power and worked to improve the lives of their subjects.

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Monarchs shared power with elected parliaments.

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Monarchs were limited in power by constitutions.

Question 25

Which architectural style dominated the design of the Palace of Versailles during Louis XIV's reign?

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Baroque

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Gothic

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Neoclassical

Question 26

Which of Peter the Great's reforms aimed to strengthen Russia's military, aligning it with modern European standards?

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Creating a professional army with compulsory military service

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Establishing new universities and scientific academies

Question 27

Which characteristic is NOT associated with absolutism?

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Emphasis on individual rights

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Divine right of kings

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Weakened authority of the nobility

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Centralized government

Question 28

Colbertism, an economic policy implemented by Jean-Baptiste Colbert in France, aimed to strengthen the nation's economy. What was a key objective of Colbertism?

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Building a powerful navy and expanding colonies to access resources and markets

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Promoting free trade and limiting government involvement in the economy

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Encouraging laissez-faire economic policies, allowing markets to operate with minimal government interference

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Lowering taxes and regulations to boost economic growth and investment

Question 29

During the Age of Absolutism, King Louis XIV of France believed in the concept of divine right. This meant that:

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He was accountable only to God for his actions as a ruler.

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He could rule as he pleased, without regard for laws or customs.

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He was limited in his power by the laws and traditions of France.

Question 30

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of Absolutism?

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Centralized power

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Representative government

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Limited monarchy

Question 31

How did Louis XIV strengthen his authority and establish an absolute monarchy in France?

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Appointed loyal nobles to key government positions and maintained a powerful military

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Supported the growth of the middle class and promoted religious tolerance

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Weakened the nobility and granted more rights to peasants

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Expanded the French empire through conquest and established a vast colonial network

Question 32

Which characteristic is NOT associated with absolutism?

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Limited government power

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Centralized monarchy

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Economic focus on trade

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Belief in divine right of kings

Question 33

In European history, which characteristic defines absolutism?

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Belief in the monarch's God-given right to rule

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Limited power of the monarch

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Government based on laws and a constitution

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Authority shared with elected officials

Question 34

Colbertism, an economic policy implemented by Jean-Baptiste Colbert in France, aimed to achieve which primary goal?

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Foster the growth of domestic industries and decrease reliance on imports

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Promote free trade and limit government involvement in the economy

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Establish a laissez-faire economic system with minimal government intervention

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Reduce taxes and government spending to stimulate economic growth

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Absolutism?

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Separation of Powers

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Divine Right of Kings

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Centralized Administration

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Standing Army

Question 36

During the Age of Absolutism, how did the concept of divine right impact the authority of absolute monarchs?

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Absolute monarchs had unlimited power, accountable only to God.

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Absolute monarchs consulted with parliaments and nobles before making decisions.

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Divine right reduced the Church's political influence.

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Absolute monarchs could not pass laws without their subjects' consent.

Question 37

Cameralism, an economic theory popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, stressed the importance of which idea for strengthening the state?

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State intervention in the economy

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Free market principles

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Individual rights and liberties

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International cooperation and trade

Question 38

Which characteristic is NOT associated with absolutism?

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Monarch's power restricted by representative assemblies

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Centralized authority under the monarch

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Monarch's power granted by divine right

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Standing army for control and suppressing dissent

Question 39

How did the establishment of absolutism impact the daily lives of different societal groups, including peasants, urban middle classes, and religious minorities?

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It restricted personal freedoms and limited religious practices, particularly for minority groups.

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It increased social mobility and economic opportunities for all citizens.

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It improved living conditions and prosperity for peasants.

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It created a merit-based system where individuals were rewarded for their skills and contributions.

Question 40

How did absolutism shape the emergence of modern nation-states?

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Absolutism centralized power, diminishing the influence of nobles and bolstering the authority of the central government.

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Absolutism fostered representative governance and expanded political participation.

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Absolutism had no substantial impact on the formation of nation-states.

Question 41

How did religion influence the development and implementation of absolutism?

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Religion provided a divine justification for the absolute authority of monarchs.

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Religion had no impact on the development of absolutism.

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Religion restricted the power of absolute monarchs, who were subject to the authority of the Church.

Question 42

How did the rise of absolutism contribute to the development of the modern state in Europe?

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It strengthened the monarchy's power and centralized authority within the state.

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It led to increased political participation and expanded civil liberties.

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It had no significant impact on the state's development.

Question 43

How did absolutism contribute to the rise of national identity?

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By weakening the power of the nobility and promoting a sense of national unity

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By promoting religious tolerance, which allowed for the free expression of nationalistic sentiments.

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By encouraging foreign trade, which led to increased national wealth and a sense of economic independence.

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By fostering a spirit of individualism, which undermined national unity and prevented the rise of nationalism.

Question 44

What are potential risks of concentrating power in the hands of a single ruler?

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Disregard for individual rights

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Lack of accountability for the ruler

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Instability and conflict within the government

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Increased economic prosperity

Question 45

Which of the following was NOT a primary motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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To explore the North Pole

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To spread Christianity

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To establish colonies

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To find new trade routes

Question 46

Who is known as the first European to successfully circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

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Christopher Columbus

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James Cook

Question 47

In the Age of Exploration and Enlightenment, how did absolutism primarily affect women's societal roles?

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Women's roles were mostly limited to household duties.

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Women gained more political power and career choices.

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Absolutism provided women with more education and social advancement.

Question 48

In what way did English Absolutism differ from French Absolutism?

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English monarchs shared power with Parliament.

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English monarchs had more power than French monarchs.

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French monarchs had larger armies than English monarchs.

Question 49

How did the Age of Exploration and the Enlightenment contribute to the Columbian Exchange and its impact on societies worldwide?

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The Age of Exploration and the Enlightenment led to the exchange of crops, livestock, and ideas, resulting in population growth, economic changes, and cultural transformations.

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The Age of Exploration and the Enlightenment had no impact on the Columbian Exchange.

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The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and science had no influence on the exploration of new lands.

Question 50

Which of the following was a central idea of the Enlightenment?

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Reason is the primary source of knowledge

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Tradition and authority are the sources of knowledge

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Faith is the only path to truth

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The state has absolute power over the individual

Question 51

How did the Enlightenment influence political thought?

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It led to the rise of democracy and republicanism

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It reinforced traditional monarchies

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It promoted religious fundamentalism

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It had no significant impact on political ideas

Question 52

Which of the following was a major scientific achievement of the Enlightenment?

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The development of calculus

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The theory of evolution

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The discovery of the printing press

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The invention of the telescope

Question 53

What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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To search for new trade routes

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To spread Christianity

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To conquer new territories

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To expand scientific knowledge

Question 54

The Columbian Exchange refers to the:

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Exchange of goods and ideas between the Old and New Worlds

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Spread of European diseases in the Americas

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Influence of Native American culture on European society

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Establishment of trading posts along the coast of Africa

Question 55

What term describes the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between Europe and the Americas following the Age of Exploration?

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A. Columbian Exchange

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B. Global Trade

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C. Atlantic Exchange

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D. Intercontinental Diffusion

Question 56

Which Enlightenment philosopher emphasized the importance of reason and individual rights?

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A. John Locke

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B. Voltaire

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C. Montesquieu

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D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Question 57

What fundamental principle underlies the Enlightenment concept of social contract?

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A. Governments derive their authority from the consent of the governed

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B. Monarchs possess absolute power by divine right

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C. Citizens have no inherent rights or freedoms

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D. Society is governed by tradition and custom

Question 58

What was the title of the document that declared the American colonies' independence from British rule?

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C. Declaration of Independence

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A. Magna Carta

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B. Petition of Right

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D. Articles of Confederation

Question 59

Which of the following was NOT a major European power involved in the Age of Exploration?

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China

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

Question 60

Who is known as the father of modern science and a key figure in the Enlightenment?

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Isaac Newton

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John Locke

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Voltaire

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Immanuel Kant

Question 61

Which of the following was a central idea of the Enlightenment?

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Reason and logic should be used to guide human thought and understanding

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Tradition and authority are the only reliable sources of knowledge

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Religion is the most important aspect of human life

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Emotion is superior to reason

Question 62

What was the main purpose of the Columbian Exchange?

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To exchange goods, plants, animals, and ideas between the Americas and Europe

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To spread Christianity to the Americas

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To establish new colonies in the Americas

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To map the coastline of the Americas

Question 63

How did Enlightenment ideas influence the emergence of democratic principles?

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Enlightenment thinkers stressed reason and individual rights, challenging traditional authority and fostering democratic systems.

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Enlightenment ideas had no impact on democratic principles.

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Enlightenment thinkers supported absolute monarchies and divine right.

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Enlightenment ideas led to totalitarian regimes.

Question 64

Who is widely recognized as the first European to complete a circumnavigation of the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Jacques Cartier