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In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
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-The King was restored to unlimited power.
-The clergy dominated government.
+The middle class gained political influence.
-The tax burden was carried by the lower classes.

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A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
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-a series of military defeats in Africa
+political corruption and the instability of the government
-the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
-continued acceptance of traditional religions

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Since 1945, many Japanese have opposed an expanded role for their military forces because of the
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-nonviolent teachings of Shinto
-ancient code of bushido
+military domination of the government before and during World War II
-Japanese military alliance with the Soviet Union that guaranteed their mutual security

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One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
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-the concept of zero
-the process of making silk
+a republican form of government
-the printing press

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“When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates [government officials], there can be no liberty; because apprehensions [fears] may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws to execute them in a tyrannical manner. . . .” — Baron de Montesquieu, Spirit of the Laws

Which solution would Baron de Montesquieu offer to avoid the enactment of tyrannical laws?
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-granting freedom of speech
-reinstating absolute monarchies
+separating the branches of government
-limiting natural laws

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One important result of the French Revolution was that
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-France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity
-the Church was restored to its former role and power in the French government
+political power shifted to the bourgeoisie
-France lost its spirit of nationalism

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A result of British rule in India was the
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-introduction of the caste system
-use of five-year economic plans
+adoption of a parliamentary system of government
-development of an anti-French foreign policy

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John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to support
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-a return to feudalism in Europe
-a government ruled by a divine right monarchy
-a society ruled by the Catholic Church
+the right of citizens to decide the best form of government

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The French Revolution (1789), the Bolshevik Revolution (1917), and the Chinese Revolution (1949) were similar in that each led to
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-military defeat by foreign powers
+the rise of dictatorships
-governments that were based on Communist principles
-rule by a parliamentary government

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The term empire is best defined as
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-a political unit that has a common religious faith
-a government ruled by the consent of the people
+an extensive territory under the rule of a single authority
-a country that requires conquered peoples to assimilate

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King Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, and Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire were all considered absolute rulers because they
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-broke from the Roman Catholic Church
-helped feudal lords build secure castles
+determined government policies without the consent of their people
-instituted programs that provided more power to their parliaments

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The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on
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-fundamental religious beliefs
-the concept of divine right of kings
+laws of nature and reason
-traditional values

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Which long-term effect did the Magna Carta and the establishment of Parliament have on England?
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-The system of mercantilism was strengthened.
+The power of the monarchy was limited.
-The new American form of government was adopted.
-The influence of the middle class was reduced.

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Israel is a country that has
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-an abundance of oil
+a democratically elected government
-Islam as its official religion
-friendly ties to Jordan

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The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they
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-believed in the theory of divine right of kings
-were not allowed to own property under the Old Regime
+resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime
-wanted a communist form of government

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