DCP 2 Review Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What was the Commercial Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER A period of economic
expansion and global trade linking Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
What was a major consequence of the Commercial Revolution? - CORRECT
ANSWER The Atlantic slave trade, which had devastating effects on West African
societies.
What was the Scientific Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER A shift in human thought
emphasizing observation and experimentation.
Who were key figures of the Scientific Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER Nicolaus
Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, and Isaac Newton.
How did the Catholic Church react to the Scientific Revolution? - CORRECT
ANSWER It resisted many new ideas, particularly those challenging established
religious doctrines.
What was the Enlightenment? - CORRECT ANSWER A period where intellectuals
challenged traditional views on government and society.
Who were key Enlightenment thinkers? - CORRECT ANSWER John Locke and
Montesquieu.
How did Enlightenment ideas influence revolutions? - CORRECT ANSWER They
inspired movements demanding freedom, equality, and democratic governance
What was the main cause of the American Revolution? - CORRECT
ANSWER Colonial resentment toward British rule, particularly taxation without
representation.
, What document declared American independence? - CORRECT ANSWER The
Declaration of Independence (1776).
How did the American Revolution impact government structure? - CORRECT
ANSWER It established democratic principles in the U.S. Constitution.
What led to the French Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER Economic hardship and
dissatisfaction with the monarchy.
What event marked the radical shift in French power? - CORRECT ANSWER The
execution of King Louis XVI.
What was a major effect of the French Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER The rise of
Napoleon Bonaparte and the spread of revolutionary ideals in Europe.
What was the Industrial Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER A period of major
technological advancements that led to mass production and factory systems.
Who was a major advocate of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution? - CORRECT
ANSWER Adam Smith.
Who critiqued capitalism and advocated for communism? - CORRECT ANSWER Karl
Marx.
What was European imperialism? - CORRECT ANSWER The expansion of European
influence over Africa and Asia for political and economic gain.
What conflict marked U.S. imperial expansion? - CORRECT ANSWER The Spanish-
American War.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What was the Commercial Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER A period of economic
expansion and global trade linking Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
What was a major consequence of the Commercial Revolution? - CORRECT
ANSWER The Atlantic slave trade, which had devastating effects on West African
societies.
What was the Scientific Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER A shift in human thought
emphasizing observation and experimentation.
Who were key figures of the Scientific Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER Nicolaus
Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, and Isaac Newton.
How did the Catholic Church react to the Scientific Revolution? - CORRECT
ANSWER It resisted many new ideas, particularly those challenging established
religious doctrines.
What was the Enlightenment? - CORRECT ANSWER A period where intellectuals
challenged traditional views on government and society.
Who were key Enlightenment thinkers? - CORRECT ANSWER John Locke and
Montesquieu.
How did Enlightenment ideas influence revolutions? - CORRECT ANSWER They
inspired movements demanding freedom, equality, and democratic governance
What was the main cause of the American Revolution? - CORRECT
ANSWER Colonial resentment toward British rule, particularly taxation without
representation.
, What document declared American independence? - CORRECT ANSWER The
Declaration of Independence (1776).
How did the American Revolution impact government structure? - CORRECT
ANSWER It established democratic principles in the U.S. Constitution.
What led to the French Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER Economic hardship and
dissatisfaction with the monarchy.
What event marked the radical shift in French power? - CORRECT ANSWER The
execution of King Louis XVI.
What was a major effect of the French Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER The rise of
Napoleon Bonaparte and the spread of revolutionary ideals in Europe.
What was the Industrial Revolution? - CORRECT ANSWER A period of major
technological advancements that led to mass production and factory systems.
Who was a major advocate of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution? - CORRECT
ANSWER Adam Smith.
Who critiqued capitalism and advocated for communism? - CORRECT ANSWER Karl
Marx.
What was European imperialism? - CORRECT ANSWER The expansion of European
influence over Africa and Asia for political and economic gain.
What conflict marked U.S. imperial expansion? - CORRECT ANSWER The Spanish-
American War.
