WORLD HISTORY REVIEW Sem 2 Key
Concepts Practice Question Newest
Edition 2026
Divine Right of Kings - CORRECT ANSWERS-The kings used religion to justify their
power saying that God made them king so that gave them the absolute authority and
that they were not bound by any manmade law for their actions.
English Civil War - CORRECT ANSWERS-Parliament (Roundheads) led by Oliver
Cromwell supported by the Puritans, the lesser gentry, and the merchants VS. The King
(Cavaliers) supported by the nobility. King Charles I lost and was beheaded (1649).
The Restoration - CORRECT ANSWERS-1660. The reestablishment of the Stuart
monarchy with Charles II as the new king. The kings power was very limited with
Parliament retaining much of the power it had won earlier. Succeeded by his brother
James II.
John Locke - CORRECT ANSWERS-English. 1632-1704. Believed in the philosophy of
Empiricism (the idea that all knowledge comes through experience). He rejected the
doctrine of original sin, choosing to believe that man is basically good. Advanced the
idea that men possess certain natural and unalienable rights -- rights that cannot be
transferred or surrendered.
Enlightenment - CORRECT ANSWERS-18th century intellectual movement that looked
to human reason as the solution for all of life's problems. It was believed that "Reason"
was the only sure source of knowledge and truth an attitude known as rationalism.
Reason was their standard of truth: it was their guide to understanding the universe and
the proper way to worship God.
Declaration of Independence - CORRECT ANSWERS-July 4th, 1776. A declaration by
the colonists to preserve their freedom and to secure independence from Britain was
written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Continental Congress.
French Revolution - CORRECT ANSWERS-1789-1799. Period of political and social
upheaval in France, during which the French government underwent structural changes,
and adopted ideals based on Enlightenment principles of nationalism, citizenship, and
inalienable rights. Changes were accompanied by violent turmoil and executions.
Napoleon Bonaparte - CORRECT ANSWERS-1769-1821. Born on the island of
Corsica.
, Overthrew the French revolutionary government (The Directory) in 1799 and became
emperor of France in 1804. Failed to defeat Great Britain and abdicated in 1814.
Returned to power briefly in 1815 but was defeated and died in exile.
Waterloo - CORRECT ANSWERS-June 8, 1815 the allied forces, under the leadership
of the British Duke of Wellington won a decisive victory against Napoleon on the plains
of _____________________. Napoleon was then banished to St. Helena, a little island
in the middle of the South Atlantic.
Monroe Doctrine - CORRECT ANSWERS-1823. US President James Monroe in a
speech to the US Congress warned the European nations that any attempt to establish
or reestablish colonies in the Western Hemisphere would be considered an "unfriendly"
act of aggression.
Nationalism - CORRECT ANSWERS-A feeling that people have of being loyal to and
proud of their country. Often they hold a belief that a people who share a common
language, history, and culture should constitute an independent nation, free of foreign
domination.
Separation of Powers - CORRECT ANSWERS-the division of power among the
legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government-- first presented by
Enlightenment Thinker Montesquieu
Adam Smith - CORRECT ANSWERS-Published in 1776 one of the most influential
books on political economics "Wealth of Nations." Attacks mercantilism practiced by
most European nations. Saying a nation's wealth should depend on productivity, not
gold and silver. Advocated a "hands off" policy known as laissez-faire. The government
should not interfere in business and trade, but provide a favorable climate for business
activity. He proposed a policy of "free trade" among nations. A nation should
manufacture what it can best and most efficiently produce.
Laissez Faire Economics - CORRECT ANSWERS-Theory that opposes governmental
interference in economic affairs beyond what is necessary to protect life and property.
Dual Monarchy - CORRECT ANSWERS-An 1867 compromise between Austria and
Hungary to resolve the nationalities problem by creating the empire of Austria and the
kingdom of Hungary, with a common ministry for finance, foreign affairs, and war
Boer War - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1899-1902) War between Great Britain and the
Dutch farmers in South Africa over control of rich mining country. Great Britain won and
created the Union of South Africa comprised of all the South African colonies.
Imperialism - CORRECT ANSWERS-A policy in which a strong nation seeks to
dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.
Concepts Practice Question Newest
Edition 2026
Divine Right of Kings - CORRECT ANSWERS-The kings used religion to justify their
power saying that God made them king so that gave them the absolute authority and
that they were not bound by any manmade law for their actions.
English Civil War - CORRECT ANSWERS-Parliament (Roundheads) led by Oliver
Cromwell supported by the Puritans, the lesser gentry, and the merchants VS. The King
(Cavaliers) supported by the nobility. King Charles I lost and was beheaded (1649).
The Restoration - CORRECT ANSWERS-1660. The reestablishment of the Stuart
monarchy with Charles II as the new king. The kings power was very limited with
Parliament retaining much of the power it had won earlier. Succeeded by his brother
James II.
John Locke - CORRECT ANSWERS-English. 1632-1704. Believed in the philosophy of
Empiricism (the idea that all knowledge comes through experience). He rejected the
doctrine of original sin, choosing to believe that man is basically good. Advanced the
idea that men possess certain natural and unalienable rights -- rights that cannot be
transferred or surrendered.
Enlightenment - CORRECT ANSWERS-18th century intellectual movement that looked
to human reason as the solution for all of life's problems. It was believed that "Reason"
was the only sure source of knowledge and truth an attitude known as rationalism.
Reason was their standard of truth: it was their guide to understanding the universe and
the proper way to worship God.
Declaration of Independence - CORRECT ANSWERS-July 4th, 1776. A declaration by
the colonists to preserve their freedom and to secure independence from Britain was
written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Continental Congress.
French Revolution - CORRECT ANSWERS-1789-1799. Period of political and social
upheaval in France, during which the French government underwent structural changes,
and adopted ideals based on Enlightenment principles of nationalism, citizenship, and
inalienable rights. Changes were accompanied by violent turmoil and executions.
Napoleon Bonaparte - CORRECT ANSWERS-1769-1821. Born on the island of
Corsica.
, Overthrew the French revolutionary government (The Directory) in 1799 and became
emperor of France in 1804. Failed to defeat Great Britain and abdicated in 1814.
Returned to power briefly in 1815 but was defeated and died in exile.
Waterloo - CORRECT ANSWERS-June 8, 1815 the allied forces, under the leadership
of the British Duke of Wellington won a decisive victory against Napoleon on the plains
of _____________________. Napoleon was then banished to St. Helena, a little island
in the middle of the South Atlantic.
Monroe Doctrine - CORRECT ANSWERS-1823. US President James Monroe in a
speech to the US Congress warned the European nations that any attempt to establish
or reestablish colonies in the Western Hemisphere would be considered an "unfriendly"
act of aggression.
Nationalism - CORRECT ANSWERS-A feeling that people have of being loyal to and
proud of their country. Often they hold a belief that a people who share a common
language, history, and culture should constitute an independent nation, free of foreign
domination.
Separation of Powers - CORRECT ANSWERS-the division of power among the
legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government-- first presented by
Enlightenment Thinker Montesquieu
Adam Smith - CORRECT ANSWERS-Published in 1776 one of the most influential
books on political economics "Wealth of Nations." Attacks mercantilism practiced by
most European nations. Saying a nation's wealth should depend on productivity, not
gold and silver. Advocated a "hands off" policy known as laissez-faire. The government
should not interfere in business and trade, but provide a favorable climate for business
activity. He proposed a policy of "free trade" among nations. A nation should
manufacture what it can best and most efficiently produce.
Laissez Faire Economics - CORRECT ANSWERS-Theory that opposes governmental
interference in economic affairs beyond what is necessary to protect life and property.
Dual Monarchy - CORRECT ANSWERS-An 1867 compromise between Austria and
Hungary to resolve the nationalities problem by creating the empire of Austria and the
kingdom of Hungary, with a common ministry for finance, foreign affairs, and war
Boer War - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1899-1902) War between Great Britain and the
Dutch farmers in South Africa over control of rich mining country. Great Britain won and
created the Union of South Africa comprised of all the South African colonies.
Imperialism - CORRECT ANSWERS-A policy in which a strong nation seeks to
dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.
