Absolutism and Constitutionalism
What was the main purpose of Voltaire's "Candide" during the Enlightenment period?
To argue against the scientific advancements of his time.
To advocate for the preservation of feudalism.
To promote the French monarchy's absolute rule.
To satirize societal norms and criticize institutionalized religion.
What ideology did Adam Smith argue for in his book, "The Wealth of Nations"?
Economic liberalism
Socialism
Communism
Mercantilism
What major shift occurred in Europe's economic domain during this period?
Shift from capitalism to socialism.
Adoption of mercantilism throughout all European nations.
Abandonment of gold standard for currency valuation.
Transition from feudal economy to a capitalist one.
Which technological innovation of the 18th century significantly boosted agricultural productivity in Europe?
The seed drill
Spinning jenny
Steam engine
Printing press
Who emerged as Russia's modernizing autocrat during the late seventeenth century?
Nicholas II
Alexander I
Peter the Great
Catherine the Great
What might have been an economic consequence for Europe if Spain had implemented successful mercantilist policies during the late 17th century?
It would cause immediate economic decline in Spain due to increased competition with British and Dutch trading companies.
Enhanced Spanish industrial output and reduced reliance on gold and silver imports could alter trade balances favoring Britain and France.
Successful mercantilist policies in Spain would not significantly affect its economy or those of other European states.
Spain's adoption of mercantilism would lead to an earlier onset of laissez-faire economics throughout Europe.
What term describes a system where land is exchanged for military service and loyalty during the feudal period in Europe?
Mercantilism
Capitalism
Feudalism
Absolutism

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Which underlying cause is most responsible for divergent scholarly opinions about the success of Peter the Great’s reforms in Russia?
Conflicting reports about living conditions for Russian peasants pre- and post-reforms.
Uncertain data concerning Russia's economic growth rate during Peter’s rule compared to other periods.
Ambiguous descriptions by contemporaries regarding Peter's personality and leadership style.
Interpretations rooted in varied ideological perspectives regarding modernization and Westernization efforts by an autocratic ruler.
Which revolution sparked the rise of nationalism in Europe during this period?
Glorious Revolution
French Revolution
American Revolution
Russian Revolution
How did the scientific revolution's empirical approach unintentionally foster an atmosphere in which romantic artists later deviated into subjectivism and emotionality?
The result of scientific advancements led to improved materials and techniques giving artists tools to express individual sentiments.
As science depersonalized nature, artists sought to reconnect human experience with natural elements through intuitive representation.
Challenging the rationalist perspective, romantic artists created works expressing personal feelings as a reaction against scientific objectivity.
Unprecedented discoveries in science encouraged artists to explore new realms of experience capturing the unknown through emotive expression.