
Social Studies (6)
Quiz by Elena Harrington
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What was one major reason for Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia in 1812?
Which battle was Napoleon's final defeat in 1815?
What was the primary objective of the Continental System implemented by Napoleon?
The Columbian Exchange began after this explorer made trips to the Americas. Who is this explorer
One EFFECT of the Age of Exploration on the Americas was...
The Enlightenment time period is also known as?
Ruler with complete control over the government and the lives of the people, handed down generation to generation.
Belief that a rulers authority comes directly from god.
Series of acts passed by the English Parliament in 1689 that limited the rights of the monarchy and ensured the superiority of Parliament
What was the name of the event of the overthrow of King James II of England by a union of English Parliamentarians & William of Orange ***aka the Bloodless Revolution***
Powers and responsibilities are divided among the branches of government
Which goal did the American and French revolutions have in common?
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Who invented the Printing Press?
Which of the following best describes the effects of the Printing Press?
What church lost power during the Protestant Reformation?
Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of a Renaissance Man because he...
Reformation
Martin Luther was...
Date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Major author of the Declaration of Independence
Commander of the Continental Army (Americans)
Conflict between Great Britain and France over control land in North America. This conflict left England with a lot of debt.
Great Britain required colonists to pay a tax on printed paper.
Soldiers who fought for independence from England during the American Revolution.
The third estate was made up of the...
What was the Bastille?
Which one of these IS NOT a an idea of the Enlightment?
What is the type of government in which the leader has total control
What was the name of the lawmaking body meant to help King Louis make decisions
Religion was NOT important at all in the Renaissance.
There was more equality in the Renaissance because feudalism was breaking down and people valued people’s accomplishments no matter what social status they came from.
The MAGNA CARTA led to what Colonial view on government?
How did JOHN LOCKE influence the words written in the Declaration of Independence?
One similarity in the work of scientists during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment philosophers was that both groups.....
Enlightenment philosophers such as Rousseau, Locke, and Voltaire stressed the importance of the individual citizen as an agent of social and political change. According to these thinkers, a citizen should...
Explain one change suggested by Enlightenment thinkers that would change the relationship between citizens and their government.
What is the Columbian Exchange?
What is an item that was FROM America (NEW WORLD) that went TO Europe/Asia/Africa (OLD WORLD)?
​What is an item that was FROM America (NEW WORLD) that went TO Europe/Asia/Africa (OLD WORLD)?
What is an item that was FROM Europe/Asia/Africa (OLD WORLD) that went TO America (NEW WORLD)?
What is an item that was FROM Europe/Asia/Africa (OLD WORLD) that went TO America (NEW WORLD)?
What was the main reason for the development of the 13 colonies?