Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 15

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1. In what way did the Edict of Nantes (see Document 15-1) limit the religious freedom it granted to Huguenots?

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Correct. The answer is a. The edict only allowed freedom of religious expression in places where the Huguenots were already well established.
Incorrect. The answer is a. The edict only allowed freedom of religious expression in places where the Huguenots were already well established.

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2. According to Bossuet (see Document 15-2), what was the source of a king’s power and authority?

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Correct. The answer is d. Bossuet argued that kings were anointed by God and, therefore, ruled as representatives of God.
Incorrect. The answer is d. Bossuet argued that kings were anointed by God and, therefore, ruled as representatives of God.

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3. In signing the Bill of Rights (see Document 15-3), William and Mary acknowledged that

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Correct. The answer is c. The Bill of Rights strongly asserted that the right to nullify, amend, and make laws belonged to Parliament, not the king.
Incorrect. The answer is c. The Bill of Rights strongly asserted that the right to nullify, amend, and make laws belonged to Parliament, not the king.

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4. Which of these steps did Peter the Great take in his “Decree on the Invitation of Foreigners” (see Document 15-4) to help attract foreign experts to Russia?

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Correct. The answer is a. In an effort to accommodate foreigners, Peter agreed to “gladly allow every Christian to care for his own salvation at his own risk.”
Incorrect. The answer is a. In an effort to accommodate foreigners, Peter agreed to “gladly allow every Christian to care for his own salvation at his own risk.”

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5. On which of these points would Hobbes and Locke have agreed (see Document 15-5 and Document 15-6)?

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Correct. The answer is a. While Hobbes and Locke disagreed on many fundamental issues, they agreed that government was necessary to protect the property rights of individuals.
Incorrect. The answer is a. While Hobbes and Locke disagreed on many fundamental issues, they agreed that government was necessary to protect the property rights of individuals.