Question

1. one way in which the scientific revolution and the enlightenment are similar is that both a) led to increased power for royal families in europe b) sought to reconcile christian beliefs and science c) questioned traditional values and past practices d) promoted national revolutions in eastern europe 20. which step did catherine the great take that is consistent with enlightenment ideas? a) ordering the burning of books of serfdom b) strengthening the institution of serfdom c) expanding russian territory into ukraine d) considering a law code that would treat all citizens equally 21. which institution became stronger and limited the monarchy in order to end absolutism in england? a) banks b) parliament c) universities d) anglican church 22. jean - jacques rousseau and john locke both agreed that a government should be based on the a) separation of nationalities b) religious values of the people c) equal distribution of wealth d) consent of the governed 23. the enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government should be derived from a) divine right rulers b) the middle class c) a strong military d) those who are governed 24. a deo rex, a rege lex - “the king is from god, and law is from the king.” - james i this quotation best reflects the concept of a) constitutional monarchy b) separation of powers c) equal representation d) divine right rule 25. “kings are god’s lieutenants on earth.” which type of government is best characterized by this quotation? a) direct democracy b) republic c) rule by divine right d) limited monarchy 26. which statement would louis xiv, philip ii, and peter the great most likely support? a) “the king is entitled to unquestioning obedience.” b) “parliament should represent the best interests of the people.” c) “people have the right to revolt against unjust government.” d) “government should be administered by people of all beliefs.” 27. historians frequently portray louis xiv’s construction of the palace of versailles and peter the great’s building of the city of saint - petersburg as a) shrines to religious beliefs b) monuments to personal rule c) examples of colonial architectural influences d) efforts to isolate and protect the rule 28. which change was introduced by peter the great to russia in the 17th century? a) spread of the philosophies of the enlightenment to the peasant class b) development of representative government in the provinces c) introduction of western technology to the military and industry d) selling of indulgences to raise money

Explanation:

1. The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment challenged traditional values, so the answer is C as they questioned traditional values.
2. Catherine the Great's act of ordering the burning of books inconsistent with Enlightenment ideas is in line with suppressing non - Enlightenment thought, so the answer is A.
3. The Parliament played a crucial role in ending absolutism in England, so the answer is B.
4. Rousseau and Locke both believed in the social contract theory which emphasizes the equal consent of the governed, so the answer is C.
5. Enlightenment philosophers believed in limiting the power of government, moving away from divine - right rule, so the answer is not A. They aimed for more rational and people - centered governance, so the answer is not B or C. The answer is D as they wanted to limit government power.
6. The quote "the king is from God, and law is from the king" reflects the concept of divine right rule, so the answer is D.
7. The quote "Kings are God's lieutenants on earth" best characterizes rule by divine right, so the answer is C.
8. Louis XIV, Philip II, and Peter the Great were absolute monarchs who would support unquestioning obedience, so the answer is A.
9. The construction of the Palace of Versailles and Saint Petersburg were monuments to personal rule, so the answer is B.
10. Peter the Great introduced Western technology to the military and industry in Russia, so the answer is C.

Answer:

1. C. questioned traditional values
2. A. ordering the burning of books inconsistent with Enlightenment ideas
3. B. Parliament
4. C. equal consent of the governed
5. D. limiting the power of government
6. D. divine right rule
7. C. rule by divine right
8. A. "The king is most likely to support unquestioning obedience."
9. B. monuments to personal rule
10. C. introduction of Western technology to the military and industry