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Modern World History                   Quarter 1 Assessment

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The heliocentric, or sun-centered, theory was proposed by
a.
Nicolaus Copernicus.
b.
Isaac Newton.
c.
Francis Bacon.
d.
Galileo Galilei.
 

 2. 

The heliocentric theory challenged the
a.
observed patterns.
b.
mathematical theories.
c.
political scientists.
d.
geocentric theory
 

 3. 

Francis Bacon helped to develop
a.
the microscope
b.
the barometer.
c.
the scientific method.
d.
the law of the pendulum
 

 4. 

Which of the following reflects the correct sequence of steps used in the scientific process?
a.
observation, question, hypothesis, experimentation, conclusion
b.
question, observation, hypothesis, experimentation, conclusion
c.
question, experimentation, hypothesis, observation, conclusion
d.
observation, question, experimentation, hypothesis, conclusion
 

 5. 

Isaac Newton explained the
a.
law of universal gravitation.
b.
chemical composition of matter.
c.
function of blood vessels.
d.
anatomy of the human body.
 

 6. 

Which document stated that "men are born and remain free and equal in rights"?
a.
Declaration of Independence
b.
Napoleonic Code
c.
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
d.
Holy Alliance
 

 7. 

The philosophes influenced Catherine the Great's
a.
military campaign against Poland.
b.
architectural plans for her palace.
c.
diplomatic relations with France
d.
proposal on reforms to Russia's laws.
 

 8. 

Which of the following did the Enlightenment promote?
a.
a belief in progress
b.
a more secular outlook
c.
all of these
d.
faith in science
 

 9. 

The Bill of Rights was influenced by
a.
Voltaire.
b.
Jean Jacques Rousseau.
c.
John Locke.
d.
all of these
 

 10. 

In general, the philosophes believed in which of the following?
a.
progress for society
b.
authoritarian rule
c.
expanding women's rights
d.
all Church decrees
 

 11. 

How did the Declaration of Independence embody Enlightenment ideals?
a.
It set up a system of checks and balances for the U.S. government.
b.
It said that people have rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
c.
It stated that all titles of nobility should be abolished.
d.
It protected the rights of the accused and prohibited cruel punishment.
 

 12. 

The American Revolution was influenced by
a.
all of these
b.
the philosophes.
c.
political scientists.
d.
British colonial policies.
 

 13. 

What was Montesquieu's influence on the U.S. Constitution?
a.
separation of powers 
b.
the Bill of Rights
c.
representatives
d.
public elections
 

 14. 

Between 1550 and 1789, Enlightenment ideas swept
a.
primarily through European society and colonial America.
b.
only through European society.
c.
only through France and colonial America.
d.
throughout the world.
 

 15. 

What happened on July 14, Bastille Day?
a.
French women marched all the way to Versailles.
b.
Robespierre was executed by guillotine.
c.
A mob stormed a Parisian prison looking for gunpowder.
d.
All of these 
 

 16. 

What was Napoleon able to accomplish during peacetime?
a.
He set up a comprehensive system of laws.
b.
He set up government-run public schools.
c.
He established a fairer tax code.
d.
All of these are true.
 

 17. 

How did Great Britain react to the Continental System?
a.
It formed an alliance with Austria and Prussia.
b.
It invaded France.
c.
It organized its own blockade.
d.
It negotiated a peace agreement with France.
 

 18. 

What geographic advantage helped Britain resist conquest?
a.
It was larger.
b.
It was far from France.
c.
It was an island.
d.
It was farther north.
 

 19. 

Which of the following did Napoleon NOT accomplish?
a.
a stabilization of the economy
b.
a uniform set of laws
c.
an expansion of freedom of speech
d.
an equal-opportunity public education system
 

 20. 

What was the main goal of the participants in the Congress of Vienna?
a.
to prevent nations outside Europe from interfering in European affairs
b.
to create constitutional monarchies in Europe
c.
to restore royal families to the thrones of Europe
d.
to establish security and stability for the nations of Europe
 

 21. 

Which of the following was an important goal of the Congress of Vienna?
a.
to destroy France
b.
to execute Napoleon by guillotine
c.
to establish Vienna as the new capital of Europe
d.
to establish a balance of power in Europe and prevent future wars
 

Essay    (Choose two for 4 points each)
 

 22. 

What is the scientific method? How does it differ from the methods used by scholars in medieval times?
 

 23. 

What were some of Napoleon's most enduring achievements during the years of peace following his government takeover? Why were they important?
 

 24. 

What were the causes of the French Revolution? What were the long term effects of the changes that occurred as a result of the French Revolution?
 



 
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