Quiz Questions: Midterm
Define Absolutism.
Define Constitutionalism.
Which French king personified absolutism?
What did the Edict of Nantes allow in France?
Which English king was responsible for the English Civil War?
Why was Oliver Cromwell famous?
From which country did William, Prince of Orange originate? Who was his wife?
What did the Glorious Revolution accomplish?
What was the difference between the philosophies of Hobbes and Locke?
Bonus: What was the relationship between Charles II and James II?
What was the Atlantic System?
How were slaves obtained from Africa?
Name one thing that brought about a consumer revolution in the 18th century.
Name one thing that brought about an agricultural revolution in the 18th century. Where did it begin?
Name one way that social status was visible in 18th century cities.
Describe one difference between rococo and baroque art.
What was the central aspect of Pietism?
What changed England into Great Britain in 1707?
What made Peter the Great great?
Bonus: Why was Sir Robert Walpole famous?
What was a philosophe?
Name one area the Enlightenment addressed.
What does a deist believe?
What was the goal of an abolitionist?
In what area was Adam Smith an expert? What does “laissez-faire” mean?
Name one reaction movement that went against the Enlightenment.
To what class in France did the bourgeoisie belong?
Name one enlightened despot of the 18th century.
